“Advanced” or “ultra” of a kind described in statistical note 4 to this chapter
Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated: > In coils, not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced): > Of a thickness exceeding 1 mm but less than 3 mm > Of high-strength steel: > Annealed: > “Advanced” or “ultra” of a kind described in statistical note 4 to this chapter
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 7209.16.00.40
Advanced High-Strength DP980 Steel Coil
Cold-rolled dual-phase (DP) 980 MPa high-strength steel coil, thickness 1.5 mm, width 1200 mm, annealed for automotive use. Classified under HTS 7209.16.00.40 as 'advanced' high-strength steel per statistical note 4, flat-rolled nonalloy steel over 1 mm but under 3 mm thick, in coils, not further worked beyond cold-rolling. Used primarily for structural auto body panels requiring superior strength-to-weight ratio.
Ultra High-Strength TRIP980 Annealed Steel Coil
Transformation-induced plasticity (TRIP) 980 MPa ultra high-strength steel, cold-rolled to 2.0 mm thickness, 1500 mm width, annealed. HTS 7209.16.00.40 applies to 'ultra' high-strength variants per statistical note 4, nonalloy steel flat products in coils. Ideal for crash-resistant vehicle components.
Advanced AHSS Martensitic MS1200 Steel Coil
Martensitic 1200 MPa advanced high-strength steel coil, cold-rolled 1.8 mm thick, 1000 mm wide, annealed condition. Falls under HTS 7209.16.00.40 as 'advanced' per statistical note 4 for high-strength steel exceeding 1-3 mm thickness criteria. Used in lightweight chassis reinforcements.
DP1000/600 Advanced Dual Phase Steel Coil
Dual-phase 1000/600 MPa advanced high-strength nonalloy steel, 2.2 mm thick cold-rolled coil, 1400 mm width, annealed. HTS 7209.16.00.40 covers 'advanced' grades per statistical note 4, high-strength steel definition. Applied in door impact beams and bumpers.
Ultra TWIP Steel Coil 980 MPa Annealed
Twinning-induced plasticity (TWIP) ultra high-strength steel coil, cold-rolled 1.2 mm, 1100 mm wide, annealed. Classified HTS 7209.16.00.40 for 'ultra' advanced high-strength per note 4, thickness 1-3 mm range. For high-formability auto panels.
Q&P980 Quenched and Partitioned Steel Coil
Quenching and partitioning (Q&P) 980 MPa advanced steel, 1.6 mm cold-rolled annealed coil, 1300 mm width. HTS 7209.16.00.40 for advanced high-strength annealed per statistical note 4. Used in third-generation AHSS applications for vehicles.