Automotive Grade Annealed High-Strength Steel Coil HSLA-Type

HSLA-type (High Strength Low Alloy) nonalloy steel coil, cold-rolled to 2 mm thickness, annealed, width 1200 mm, yield 290 MPa. Precisely matches HTS 7209.16.0045 for annealed high-strength steel coils not further worked. Optimized for crash-resistant automotive body panels.

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.

7209.18.25Same rate: 35%

If thickness 0.5 mm or less

Thinner high-strength steel uses different thickness subheading within 7209.

7210.70.60Same rate: 35%

If width 300-600 mm

Narrower width range shifts from wide 7209 to 7210 classifications.

8708.80.65Higher: 52.5% vs 35%

If shaped into body stampings

Formed auto parts classify under Chapter 87 vehicle parts, not flat-rolled steel.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Distinguish nonalloy from micro-alloyed steels via precise chemistry certs to stay in 7209

Ensure annealing was last process; any post-anneal working reclassifies product

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