Cold-Rolled Narrow Steel Strip for Razor Blades from China
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.
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
• 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