Advanced High-Strength Galvanized Automotive Steel Sheet

Flat-rolled nonalloy steel sheet, over 600 mm wide, zinc-coated and classified as high-strength steel with minimum yield point of 355 MPa for thicknesses 3 mm or more. It falls under HTS 7210.49.0040 as 'advanced' or 'ultra' high-strength steel per statistical note 4 to chapter 72. Used primarily in vehicle body structures for enhanced crash performance.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7210.41.00.00Same rate: 35%

If not meeting high-strength steel yield point criteria

Standard galvanized nonalloy steel sheets without advanced high-strength properties fall under the general other category.

7225.30.30Same rate: 35%

If alloy steel composition exceeds nonalloy limits

Alloy steel versions with specified alloying elements move to chapter 72 heading 7225 for alloy flat-rolled products.

7210.49.00Same rate: 35%

If regular high-strength steel, not 'advanced' or 'ultra'

Distinguishes from statistical note 4 advanced/ultra types; regular HSS uses the prior subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify minimum yield strength (355 MPa for ≥3mm thick) with mill test reports to qualify as high-strength steel

Provide detailed coating specs (zinc plating thickness, type like hot-dip or electro) in entry documentation

Avoid misclassification as standard galvanized steel (7210.41) by including statistical note 4 verification

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