Cold-Rolled Narrow Strip for Electrical Contacts from China

Nonalloy steel cold-reduced to 0.29 mm x 46 mm width in coils, base material for silver-plated electrical contacts. Classifies HTS 7211.29.20.30 as uncoated cold-rolled product before plating operation. Consistent cross-section for automated stamping.

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

Plating house certifications confirm uncoated import status for proper HTS

Conductivity specs irrelevant for steel classification; focus on physical dimensions

Surface cleanliness certificates prevent coating misclassification