Cold-Rolled Low-Carbon Steel Strip for Automotive Trim from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
50%
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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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