High-Strength Hot-Rolled Steel Shim Stock

Precision narrow high-strength steel (<300 mm wide), 1.8 mm thick with 290 MPa yield, hot-rolled for machinery shimming and alignment. Meets HTS 7211.19.1500 criteria exactly: high-strength steel definition, no further working, nonalloy composition per Chapter 72. Used in equipment installation requiring precise leveling.

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.

7212.60.00Same rate: 35%

If clad with other metal

Clad flat-rolled steel products <600mm wide classify specifically in heading 7212

7211.19.20Same rate: 35%

If wider than 300 mm but <600 mm

Same high-strength steel but different width range uses separate 7211.19 subheading

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Import Tips & Compliance

Shim stock often slit; original production method documentation prevents misclassification

Thickness gauging critical; products approaching 3mm may face different strength requirements

No lacquering or plastic coating; violates 'not further worked' condition

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