Cold-Rolled Low-Carbon Steel Strip for Automotive Trim from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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