Appliance Frame High-Strength Annealed Steel Coil from China

Cold-rolled annealed high-strength steel coil for washing machine and refrigerator frames, 1.6 mm thickness, 700 mm width, 275+ MPa yield. Classifies under HTS 7209.16.0045 as other annealed high-strength steel in coils, not further worked. Provides strength-to-weight ratio for appliance chassis.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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
9903.91.0125%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

Import Tips

Validate cold-reduction ratio documentation to confirm not hot-rolled equivalent

Separate from tool steels per Chapter 72 note (e); chemistry analysis required

Use NDT reports if available to demonstrate quality for high-value imports