GOES Transformer Lamination Steel Sheet 0.25mm x 280mm from China
Grain-oriented electrical steel sheets (GOES) at 0.25 mm thickness and 280 mm width, optimized with specific silicon alloying for low core loss in power transformers. Falls under HTS 7226.11.9030 as flat-rolled alloy steel of silicon electrical grade, grain-oriented, under 300 mm width, and ≤0.25 mm thick. Not further worked beyond basic rolling.
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
• Include core loss test data in entry docs to substantiate electrical steel classification per US additional notes
• Avoid rust/discoloration claims, as Chapter 72 notes deny duty reductions for pre-entry surface damage
• Label as 'not further worked' if only rolled; any coating pushes to 7226.92 subheadings