Narrow Cold-Rolled Spring Steel Strip from China
Cold-rolled nonalloy steel strip under 300 mm wide, over 0.25 mm thick for flat springs and clips. Classifies under HTS 7211.29.20 as basic cold-reduced product without coatings or further working. High tensile properties from cold reduction process.
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
• Test for minimum yield strength to distinguish from high-strength steel definitions if near alloy limits
• Declare temper condition (e.g
• half-hard); affects value but not classification
• Coil packaging must protect edges—no pattern in relief allowed