Cold-Rolled Low-Carbon Steel Strip for Automotive Trim

Narrow cold-rolled steel strip, less than 300 mm wide and 0.8 mm thick, with under 0.25% carbon, used for manufacturing decorative trim in vehicles. Classified under HTS 7211.23.30.00 as flat-rolled nonalloy steel, cold-reduced, not further worked, meeting exact dimensional specs. Not clad, plated, or coated, ideal for precision stamping.

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 hot-rolled instead of cold-rolled

Hot-rolled products of similar dimensions fall under heading 7212, as cold-reduction distinguishes 7211 classification.

7217.20.45Same rate: 35%

If further worked with polishing or coating

Chapter 72 notes define 'further worked' surface treatments like polishing move product to 7217; this is not further worked than cold-rolled.

7225.30.70.00Same rate: 35%

If alloy steel with >10% chromium

Alloy steels per Chapter notes (e.g., razor blade steel) classify under Chapter 72 headings 7224-7229, not nonalloy 7211.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify carbon content <0.25% via mill test certificate to avoid reclassification; ensure precise width (<300mm) and thickness measurements; watch for rust/discoloration as no duty allowance per Chapter 72 notes

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