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Precision Cold-Reduced Steel for Lock Components

Thin cold-rolled nonalloy steel strip under 300 mm width for stamping lock washers and springs. HTS 7211.29.45.00 for cold-reduced flat products of iron/nonalloy steel, not further worked, narrow width. Excludes heat-resisting or chipper knife steel per U.S. notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+75.0%75%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+50.0%50%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+50.0%50%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+50.0%50%
🇯🇵JapanFree+50.0%50%

Alternative Classifications

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

7228.70.30Same rate: 75%

If ball-bearing steel

Ball-bearing steel (note (h) composition) classifies under alloy tool steel 7228.

7212.30.10Same rate: 75%

If chemically treated (phosphatized)

Chemical surface treatments like phosphatizing are 'further worked' per note, to 7212.

7213.91.30Same rate: 75%

If bars/rods of circular cross-section

If rolled into round sections post-cold-reduction, shifts from flat-rolled 7211 to bars 7213.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide gauge/thickness certs; precision tolerances common but don't alter base classification

• Avoid rust/discoloration claims; no duty allowance per chapter note

• Document cold-rolling process to distinguish from hot-rolled precursors