Cold-Rolled Narrow Steel Strip for Razor Blades
Cold-rolled nonalloy steel strip, 0.3 mm thick and 45 mm wide, supplied in coils for razor blade production. Classified under HTS 7211.29.20.30 as flat-rolled iron or nonalloy steel, cold-reduced, width under 51 mm, thickness over 0.25 mm, not further worked. Meets razor blade steel specs but imported as raw strip, not certified for duty reduction.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If clad, plated, or coated
Cladding or any coating moves product to Chapter 72 heading 7212 for surface-treated steel.
If alloy steel with razor blade steel composition
Alloy steels, even for razor blades, classify under Chapter 72 heading 7222, not nonalloy 7211.
If width 51-300 mm
Wider cold-rolled strips fall under different 7211.29 subheading based on width ranges.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify exact width (<51 mm) and thickness (>0.25 mm) measurements with calipers; CBP tolerances are strict
• Provide mill test certificates confirming nonalloy composition to avoid reclassification as alloy steel
• Ensure coils are not clad, plated, or coated; even minor oil residue may trigger 'further worked' scrutiny
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