High-Strength Steel Coil for Solar Panel Frames from China
Cold-rolled high-strength nonalloy steel coil <0.5 mm x >600 mm for structural frames in photovoltaic panel assemblies. HTS 7209.18.15.60 for other qualifying high-strength steel coils without further working or coatings.
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
• Renewable energy imports may qualify for duty exemptions—check HTS exclusions
• Ensure coil ID markings survive ocean transport for customs matching
• Not heat-resisting steel per US Note 72(g)—verify chromium <4%