Cold-Rolled Low-Carbon Steel Strip for Automotive Trim

Flat-rolled nonalloy steel strip, cold-rolled, under 600 mm width, thickness 0.8 mm, less than 0.25% carbon, not clad, plated or coated. Used for manufacturing decorative trim in car interiors. Falls under HTS 7211.23.60.60 due to precise dimensional specs and minimal carbon content with no further working.

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 hot-rolled instead of cold-rolled

Hot-rolled products of similar specs shift to Chapter 72 heading 7212 for nonalloy steel.

7217.10.80Same rate: 35%

If clad, plated or coated

Any surface treatment like coating moves to 7217 as 'further worked' per chapter notes.

7225.30.70.00Same rate: 35%

If alloy steel composition

Exceeding nonalloy limits (e.g., added chromium) classifies under alloy steel headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify carbon content certification below 0.25% to avoid reclassification to higher carbon headings

Measure width precisely under 600mm; exceeding triggers 7211.29 codes

Provide mill test reports confirming cold-rolled status without coatings to prevent disputes

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