High-Strength Steel for Machinery Guards from China
Cold-rolled coil of high-strength nonalloy steel, under 0.5 mm thick and over 600 mm wide, for protective guards on industrial machines. 7209.18.15.60 designation for other uncoated high-strength steel coils per precise US note yield requirements.
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
• For machinery end-use, consider temporary importation under bond if further processing in US
• Markings must include steel grade and HTS for traceability
• Avoid borating/oxalating—chemical treatments are 'further worked' exclusions