Cold-Reduced Steel Shim Stock 0.5 mm Thick
Precision cold-rolled nonalloy steel strip under 300 mm width and 0.5 mm thickness, supplied in coils for shim manufacturing in machinery. Fits HTS 7211.29.45.00 for flat-rolled iron/nonalloy steel, cold-reduced, not further worked, narrow width. Excludes special steels like tool or ball-bearing per U.S. notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If further worked (e.g., polished)
Chapter note defines 'further worked' including polishing; moves from 7211 cold-rolled to 7212.
If high-strength steel specs met
High-strength steel (yield point specs per note (a)) classified separately in 7211.29.30.
If hot-rolled instead of cold-rolled
Hot-rolled products of same specs fall under 7208, prior to cold-reduction process.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include precise thickness and width measurements in entry docs; CBP scrutinizes narrow strip classifications
• Confirm no discoloration/rust allowances per Chapter 72 note; inspect for damage before entry
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