Cold-Rolled Low-Carbon Steel for Bicycle Frames from China
Cold-reduced steel strip 1.0 mm thick, 550 mm wide, <0.25% carbon, uncoated for bicycle frame tubing feedstock. Minimal processing beyond cold-rolling. Classified under HTS 7211.23.60.60 for narrow low-carbon flats.
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
• Document end-use as industrial feedstock, not finished frames, to maintain base metal classification
• Check for mill scale; excessive rust may require cleaning but can't claim duty allowance
• Use precise calipers for dimension verification during customs inspection