Cold-Reduced Carbon Steel Banding Strap from China
Cold-rolled nonalloy steel strip under 300 mm wide and thicker than 0.25 mm, used for industrial packaging and securing cargo. Falls under HTS 7211.29.20 as not further worked cold-rolled product meeting exact dimensional specs. Common in logistics for strapping pallets and bundles.
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
• Include chemical analysis report showing carbon content suitable for nonalloy steel to prevent reclassification
• Declare exact coil dimensions; uncoiling for measurement common at entry if specs appear borderline
• Avoid rust allowances—Chapter 72 note denies duty reduction for pre-entry discoloration on steel products