High-Strength Cold-Rolled Steel for Appliance Housings

Cold-rolled nonalloy steel coil under 0.5 mm thick, over 600 mm wide, high-strength grade for refrigerator and washer outer casings. Falls under 7209.18.15.60 as 'other' high-strength steel in coils, not clad/plated/coated, per US note definitions for yield strength qualification. Ideal for formable structural components.

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.

7209.25.00.00Same rate: 35%

If not in coils (cut-to-length)

Cold-rolled high-strength steel not in coils shifts to 7209.25 for flat products of similar specs.

7212.10.00.00Same rate: 35%

If further worked like polished

Surface treatments like polishing qualify as 'further worked' per Chapter note, moving to heading 7212.

7306.90.50.00Same rate: 35%

If imported as finished tubular products

If formed into tubes/pipes post-rolling, classifies under Chapter 73 steel articles, not raw flat-rolled.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare exact thickness (<0.5 mm) and width (>600 mm) with gauge measurements to confirm subheading

Use ISPM-15 compliant packaging for coils to prevent damage claims denial due to rust per Chapter notes

Avoid misdeclaration as universal mill plate—must be in coils, not cut lengths

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