Cold-Rolled Razor Blade Steel Strip from China
Thin flat-rolled nonalloy steel strip under 0.25 mm thick and less than 300 mm wide, with low carbon content (<0.25%), specifically certified for razor blade production. It falls under HTS 7211.23.4500 as cold-rolled, not further worked, meeting the exact dimensional and composition criteria. This high-precision strip is ideal for cutting into sharp edges without additional processing.
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
• Provide certification at entry confirming use in razor blade manufacture per U.S
• Note (d) to qualify for this subheading
• Verify exact thickness ≤0.25 mm and width <300 mm with mill test certificates to prevent measurement disputes
• Avoid any plating, coating, or further working like polishing, as these shift classification to later headings