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
75%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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