Cold-Rolled Steel for Appliance Housings from Germany
0.5mm cold-rolled low-carbon steel sheet for washing machine and refrigerator housings, 1000mm width. Classifies in HTS 7209.90.00.00 as other uncoated cold-rolled nonalloy flat products ≥600mm. Provides smooth surface for painting.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
50%
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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Document surface finish (e.g
• standard spangle-free) to distinguish from hot-rolled
• Batch certificates must show carbon content <0.12% for deep drawing grades
• Avoid oil residue contamination; CBP may reclassify oiled sheets as further worked