Cold-Rolled Steel for Lock Components from China
Narrow cold-reduced nonalloy steel strip, 0.7 mm x 400 mm, <0.25% carbon, supplied bright finish uncoated for lock tumblers. Not further worked than cold-rolled. Direct fit for 7211.23.60.60 specs.
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
• Specify 'bright cold-rolled' finish to distinguish from hot-rolled pickled
• Carbon analysis certificates essential; even 0.26% shifts classification
• Package to prevent surface scratching that could mimic 'further worked' polishing