Cold-Rolled Non-Alloy Steel for Automotive Trim from China

Cold-rolled steel sheets of 0.35 mm thickness and 650 mm width, flat/not in coils, intended for automotive interior trim blanks. Classifies under 7209.28.00.00 as it is basic cold-rolled non-alloy steel without cladding, plating, or further processing.

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

Do not declare end-use (automotive) on entry docs; classification based on objective characteristics, not intended use

Test for alloy elements; even trace amounts could reclassify if meeting tool steel or other definitions

Ensure no patterns in relief; that would invoke universal mill plate note exclusion