Advanced High-Strength DP980 Steel Coil

Hot-rolled flat-rolled steel coil of nonalloy steel, width over 600 mm and thickness under 3 mm, classified as high-strength steel with minimum yield point of 695 MPa for DP980 dual-phase grade. Falls under HTS 7208.39.0020 as 'advanced' high-strength steel per statistical note 4, in coils not further worked than hot-rolled. Used primarily in automotive structural components requiring superior formability and strength.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7208.37.00Same rate: 35%

If standard high-strength steel not meeting 'advanced' criteria

Standard high-strength steel (<3mm thick) falls under 7208.37.0030; 'advanced/ultra' per note 4 requires superior properties.

7211.23Lower: 10% vs 35%

If cold-rolled instead of hot-rolled

Cold-rolled high-strength steel shifts to chapter 72 cold-rolled provisions like 7211.23 for similar specs.

7208.51.00Same rate: 35%

If coated with metallic or nonmetallic layer

Any coating (zinc, paint, etc.) moves product to pickled/coated categories under 7208.51+ per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify minimum yield strength ≥695 MPa with mill test reports to qualify as high-strength steel under US note (a)

Verify statistical note 4 compliance for 'advanced' designation via producer documentation to avoid reclassification

Ensure no cladding, plating or coating; inspect for further working like polishing which shifts to 7208.51+