High-Strength Cold-Rolled Annealed Steel Coil for Automotive Panels from China

Flat-rolled high-strength steel coil, cold-rolled to 0.7 mm thickness and 800 mm width, annealed for improved formability. Classified under HTS 7209.17.00.45 as nonalloy high-strength steel (yield point ≥275 MPa for <3 mm thickness), in coils, not further worked beyond cold-rolling and annealing. Used primarily for outer body panels in vehicles requiring strength and ductility.

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

Certify minimum yield strength of 275 MPa at entry with mill test reports to qualify as high-strength steel per US notes

Ensure precise thickness measurement (0.5-1 mm) and annealing documentation to prevent reclassification to thinner gauges

Verify no cladding, plating, or coatings; even minor surface treatments trigger 'further worked' exclusion