Hot-Rolled Mild Steel Strip for Automotive Trim from China
Narrow hot-rolled flat strip of nonalloy steel, less than 300 mm wide and over 1.25 mm thick, used for manufacturing decorative trim in vehicles. Classified under HTS 7211.19.2000 as a flat-rolled product of iron or nonalloy steel, not further worked than hot-rolled, with width under 300 mm and thickness exceeding 1.25 mm. Lacks alloying elements exceeding nonalloy steel limits and no cladding, plating, or coating.
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
• Verify chemical composition certificate confirms nonalloy steel (carbon ≤0.6%, no significant alloys per Chapter 72 notes)
• Measure exact width (<300 mm) and thickness (>1.25 mm) at thickest point; provide mill test report for CBP inspection