HI-B Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel Plate from China
High-induction HI-B grade grain-oriented silicon steel plate, 900 mm wide, 0.23 mm thick, for high-efficiency transformer laminations. HTS 7225.11.00.00 covers this wide, grain-oriented alloy steel designed for low loss in AC magnetic circuits. Grain orientation aligns easy magnetization direction with rolling direction.
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
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• Submit test reports proving minimum yield strength if questioned as high-strength steel. 2
• Verify no 'further working' like coating per Chapter notes to stay in 7225. 3
• Document end-use as electrical to support classification