Cold-Rolled Low-Carbon Steel Strip for Automotive Trim

Flat-rolled nonalloy steel strip, width 250 mm, thickness 1.5 mm, less than 0.25% carbon, cold-rolled without further surface treatments. Classified under HTS 7211.23.20.00 as a narrow cold-rolled product not clad, plated, or coated, exceeding 1.25 mm thickness. Used primarily for interior and exterior automotive trim components.

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.

7212.50.00.00Same rate: 35%

If further worked with polishing or chemical treatment

Chapter notes define 'further worked' surface treatments (polishing, phosphatizing) shift to 7212, even if dimensions match.

7211Same rate: 35%

If thickness of 1.25 mm or less

Thickness threshold determines subheading; ≤1.25 mm falls under 7211.22.20.00 within same carbon/width specs.

7225.30.70.00Same rate: 35%

If alloy steel containing chromium >0.3%

Exceeds nonalloy steel definition; alloy steels classified in Chapter 72 headings 7224-7229.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

1

Certify exact carbon content (<0.25%) and dimensions via mill test reports to confirm HTS 7211.23.20.00 classification. 2

Ensure no cladding, plating, or coating to avoid Chapter 72 further worked provisions. 3

Common pitfall: Incorrect width measurement leading to 7211.22 classification

Related Products under HTS 7211.23.20.00

Cold-Reduced Steel Banding Strap 2mm Thick

Narrow cold-rolled nonalloy steel strip (width 280 mm, thickness 2 mm, <0.25% C) used for industrial packaging banding. Meets HTS 7211.23.20.00 criteria: cold-rolled, not further worked, width <300 mm, thickness >1.25 mm, no plating. Essential for securing cargo during shipping.

Narrow Cold-Rolled Steel Shim Stock 1.6mm

Precision cold-rolled low-carbon steel sheet (width 290 mm, 1.6 mm thick, <0.25% C) sold as shim stock for machinery alignment. HTS 7211.23.20.00 applies to this not-further-worked, uncoated narrow strip exceeding 1.25 mm thickness.

Cold-Rolled Low-Carbon Steel for Lock Washer Blanks

Cold-reduced nonalloy steel strip (width 250 mm, 1.8 mm thick, <0.25% carbon) supplied as blanks for stamped lock washers. Classified HTS 7211.23.20.00: narrow, cold-rolled, thickness >1.25 mm, no further working or coating.

Industrial Cold-Rolled Steel Mounting Strip 2.2mm

Narrow cold-rolled nonalloy steel (width 295 mm, 2.2 mm thick, C<0.25%) for equipment mounting brackets. HTS 7211.23.20.00: cold-reduced flat-rolled product, <300 mm wide, >1.25 mm thick, not clad/plated/coated.

HVAC Cold-Rolled Steel Flange Stock 1.4mm

Cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip (width 280 mm, 1.4 mm thick, <0.25% C) for HVAC duct flanges. Precisely matches HTS 7211.23.20.00 specifications for narrow, thick cold-reduced nonalloy steel without further working.

Appliance Cold-Rolled Steel Bracket Strip 1.75mm

Narrow cold-reduced nonalloy steel (width 260 mm, 1.75 mm thick, <0.25% C) for appliance mounting brackets. HTS 7211.23.20.00 classification for cold-rolled products >1.25 mm thick, not further worked.