Cold-Rolled Narrow Strip for Electrical Contacts from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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