Precision Cold-Reduced Steel for Lock Components from China

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.

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

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