Cold-Rolled Mild Steel Shim Stock 2.5 mm Thick

Precision cold-rolled mild steel shim sheets, 500 mm wide, 2.5 mm gauge, for machinery alignment and spacing. Falls under 7211.29.60.30: nonalloy steel, cold-reduced, thickness exceeding 1.25 mm, width <600 mm, no coatings. Mill finish for gauging applications.

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.

7228.70.30Same rate: 35%

If high-strength steel specs

High-strength steel per note (a) with minimum yield points classifies under 7228.

7211.23.30.00Same rate: 35%

If width 300-600 mm specific category

Statistical suffixes differentiate within 7211.29 but same duty; watch reporting.

7215.50.00Same rate: 35%

If twisted or deformed like rebar

Concrete reinforcing bars/rods with deformations (note c) go to 7215.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Mill test reports must confirm low carbon nonalloy composition to avoid alloy steel headings

Specify 'not further worked' status; any polishing/burnishing per chapter note reclassifies

Accurate thickness measurement critical as 1.25mm threshold separates subheadings

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