Narrow Cold-Rolled Steel for Transformer Cores from China

Cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip, 1.4 mm thick, 280 mm wide, for electrical transformer core laminations. Under 7211.29.60.30 as nonalloy flat-rolled product, cold-reduced, not further worked. Grain-oriented for magnetic properties.

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

Grain orientation doesn't affect classification; remains nonalloy cold-rolled

Test certificates showing silicon content below alloy thresholds essential

Distinguish from razor blade steel (note d) which requires certification