High-Strength Cold-Rolled Steel Coil for Automotive Panels from China
Flat-rolled high-strength steel coil, cold-rolled to a thickness under 0.5 mm and width over 600 mm, used for outer body panels in vehicles. Classified under HTS 7209.18.15.60 as high-strength steel (minimum yield point 355 MPa for thickness >=3mm or 275 MPa for thinner), not further worked beyond cold-rolling, in coils. Meets Chapter 72 definitions for nonalloy high-strength steel products.
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 high-strength steel specs at entry (yield point 275 MPa min for <3mm thickness) per US Note 72(a) to avoid reclassification
• Provide mill test certificates showing nonalloy composition and cold-rolling process; no further working like coating allowed
• Watch for rust/discoloration—no duty allowance per Chapter note; inspect coils upon arrival