Cold-Rolled Nonalloy Steel Banding Strap

Narrow (<300 mm) cold-reduced steel strip from nonalloy steel, in coils for use as industrial banding/strap for packaging. Classed in 7211.29.45.00: flat-rolled, cold-rolled, other, not further worked or coated. Not qualifying as concrete reinforcing or razor blade steel per notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7217.10.80Same rate: 35%

If further processed into bars/rods

Post-cold-rolling into bar/rod shapes moves to 7217; not flat-rolled.

7211.29.20Same rate: 35%

If universal mill plate specs

Meets note (b) definition (4mm+ thick, 150-1250mm wide, specific rolling) separates subheading.

7302.40.00.00Same rate: 35%

If sold as assembled fish plates

If worked into railway track fittings, becomes article of iron/steel in Chapter 73.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify end-use in invoices (e.g

banding) but classify by form/material, not use

Test for alloy elements if origin questions composition; nonalloy must lack note-specified levels