Ultra High-Strength Zinc-Coated Steel for Press Hardening from China
Zinc-plated flat-rolled nonalloy steel over 600 mm wide, ultra high-strength type (UHSS) with yield strength exceeding 980 MPa, as defined in statistical note 4. Classified under HTS 7210.49.0040 for advanced high-strength coated products. Essential for hot-formed automotive safety components.
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
• Include heat treatment and mechanical property certifications confirming ultra HSS status per statistical note 4
• Declare exact zinc coating weight (e.g
• Z100, Z140) to match statistical breakout requirements
• Watch for rust/discoloration claims disallowed under chapter note for coated steel entries