High-Strength Annealed CR Steel Coil for Trailer Manufacturing

Flat-rolled cold-reduced (CR) steel coil of high-strength nonalloy steel, 1.2-2.8 mm thick, over 600 mm wide, annealed twin-rolled for uniformity. Falls under HTS 7209.16.0045 as other annealed high-strength steel in coils, not clad/plated. Essential for lightweight yet strong trailer sidewalls and undercarriages.

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.

7208.52.00.00Same rate: 35%

If hot-rolled instead of cold-rolled

Cold-rolling defines 7209; hot-rolled high-strength steel uses 7208 with similar strength specs.

7212.50.00.00Same rate: 35%

If clad, plated, or coated

Exclusion of clad/plated products from 7209 moves them to Chapter 72's surface-treated headings like 7212.

8708.29Lower: 27.5% vs 35%

If pre-formed into trailer parts

Semi-finished vehicle parts classify under Chapter 87 by end-use, not raw coils.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include annealing certificate specifying process (not further working like polishing) to match exact subheading

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