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Cold-Reduced Steel for Battery Casings

Thin cold-rolled low-carbon steel sheets <600mm wide for small battery enclosures and cans. Not further worked, uncoated, nonalloy per 7211.23.60 classification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+75.0%75%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+50.0%50%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+50.0%50%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+50.0%50%
🇯🇵JapanFree+50.0%50%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8507.90.80Lower: 53.4% vs 75%

If pre-formed complete battery parts

Finished electrical components classify in Chapter 85, not raw Chapter 72 steel.

7212.40.10Same rate: 75%

If hot-rolled + pickled surface

Hot-rolled with pickling (chemical treatment) shifts from cold-rolled 7211.

7219.31.00Same rate: 75%

If made into woven mesh after import

Woven steel wire fabrics classify separately in 7219 regardless of base material.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Thickness gauging critical; ultra-thin may face razor blade steel scrutiny

• Ensure no tinning/terne plating; coated battery steel goes to 7210.50

• Battery end-use doesn't change classification; remains raw material steel

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