Cold-Rolled Nonalloy Steel Strip for Automotive Trim

Narrow cold-rolled steel strip under 300 mm width, made from nonalloy steel, used for manufacturing decorative trim in automobiles. Classified under HTS 7211.29.45.00 as flat-rolled product of iron or nonalloy steel, cold-rolled, not further worked, not clad/plated/coated, and less than 300 mm wide. Meets chapter definitions excluding high-strength or tool steel specifications.

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.

7212.50.00.00Same rate: 35%

If clad, plated, or coated

Cladding or coating changes classification from not clad/plated/coated (7211) to further worked products in 7212.

7225.50.60.00Same rate: 35%

If alloy steel composition

Alloy steels (with specified elements per notes) fall under Chapter 72 heading 7225, not nonalloy 7211.

7210.49.00Same rate: 35%

If width of 300 mm or more

Width threshold separates subheadings; 300 mm+ cold-rolled nonalloy steel goes to 7210.49.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify steel composition meets nonalloy steel definition per Chapter 72 notes (no specified alloy elements exceeding limits)

Provide mill test certificates confirming cold-rolled process and exact width under 300 mm to avoid reclassification