Cold-Rolled Low-Carbon Steel Strip for Automotive Trim

Flat-rolled nonalloy steel strip under 600 mm wide, cold-rolled to a thickness exceeding 1.25 mm with less than 0.25% carbon content. Used for manufacturing decorative and structural trim components in vehicles. Classified under 7211.23.60.30 as not further worked beyond cold-rolling, not clad, plated, or coated.

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 plated or coated with zinc

Cold-rolled steel with any plating or coating falls under 7212 as further worked per Chapter 72 notes.

7225.30.70.00Same rate: 35%

If alloy steel with specified elements

Products meeting alloy steel definitions (e.g., added chromium) in Chapter notes classify under Chapter 72 alloy headings.

7210.49.00Same rate: 35%

If width of 600 mm or more

Width threshold of 600 mm separates narrow strip (7211) from wider flat-rolled products (7210).

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify chemical composition certification showing <0.25% carbon to avoid reclassification as higher carbon steel

Measure thickness and width precisely; exceeding 1.25 mm thickness but <600 mm width is critical for this subheading

Ensure no surface treatments like coating or cladding, as 'further worked' products shift to 7212

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