Cold-Reduced Steel Shim Stock 0.5 mm Thick from China

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.

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 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