Precision Cold-Rolled Steel for Reed Valves from China
Ultra-flat cold-rolled nonalloy steel strip, 40 mm wide, 0.27 mm thick in coils for reed valve manufacturing in compressors. HTS 7211.29.20.30 due to narrow width (<51 mm), thickness >0.25 mm, cold-reduced condition without further working. Critical flatness for valve sealing performance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
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
• Flatness tolerance certificates (±0.1 mm/meter) essential for compressor OEM acceptance
• Magnetic particle inspection reports verify surface quality for fatigue applications
• Thickness variation max 0.01 mm typically required; document accordingly