Narrow Cold Steel for Battery Casings from China
Cold-rolled nonalloy steel strip <600mm for stamping battery containers, not clad. Precise gauge control essential for thin-walled casings. HTS 7211.29.60.80 other category applies.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Chemical composition certs prevent alloy steel confusion
• Distinguish manufacturing sets from individual coils
• Thickness under 3mm avoids high-strength steel note (a)