Narrow Cold-Rolled Spring Steel Strip from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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