Cold-Reduced Steel for Battery Casings from China
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.
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
• 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