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
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
• 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