High-Strength Steel Slit Strip for Construction Scaffolding

Hot-rolled high-strength steel slit into widths under 300 mm, <3 mm thick, yield point 275 MPa minimum, for scaffolding braces. Precisely matches HTS 7211.19.1500: flat-rolled nonalloy steel, high-strength per note (a), no further working beyond hot-rolling. Slitting doesn't constitute further working per HTS rules.

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.

7215.10.00Same rate: 35%

If further worked by simple edging or notching

Other bars/rod-like flat-rolled products with specific working classify in heading 7215

7211.19.45Same rate: 35%

If not qualifying as high-strength steel

Regular nonalloy hot-rolled steel without required yield strength specs uses other 7211.19 provisions

7225.30.70Same rate: 35%

If alloy steel with specified elements

Alloy compositions meeting Chapter 72 note definitions (e.g., tool steel) classify in heading 7225

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Import Tips & Compliance

Slitting from wider sheet is permitted; document original coil dimensions if requested

No enameling, varnishing or metal coating—such treatments are 'further worked' per Chapter note

Rust at entry doesn't reduce duties per specific Chapter prohibition

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