High-Strength Cold-Rolled Steel for Furniture Frames from China
Ultra-thin high-strength steel coil (thickness <0.5 mm, width >600 mm), cold-rolled, for metal office furniture structural frames. Classifies in 7209.18.15.60 as other high-strength nonalloy steel coils, not further worked, qualifying by minimum yield strength per US notes.
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
• Ensure documentation specifies 'not further worked'—no polishing or chemical treatments allowed here
• Batch test for high-strength compliance; random CBP sampling common for steel imports
• Consider quota implications if from certain countries—check HTS statistical notes