Narrow Gauge Cold-Rolled Steel Battery Plates

Cold-rolled nonalloy steel strip 240 mm wide x 0.45 mm thick for lead-acid battery grid stock. HTS 7211.29.20.90 covers this cold-reduced flat product not subject to further working.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8541.90.00Higher: 50% vs 35%

If imported as complete battery parts

Fabricated battery components classified by function under chapter 85, not raw steel.

7212.60.00.00Same rate: 35%

If clad with other metals

Clad steel products specifically excluded from 7211, directed to 7212.

7228.70.30Same rate: 35%

If ball-bearing steel per note (h)

Specific alloy composition for bearings reclassified under tool steel provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide purity specs confirming nonalloy status; uncoil for width inspection; distinguish from coated battery materials classified elsewhere

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