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
75%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 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