HI-B Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel Sheet 100mm Wide from China
HI-B (High Permeability B) grade grain-oriented silicon electrical steel sheet, 0.23mm thick x 100mm wide, optimized for power transformers with ultra-low core loss. HTS 7226.11.9060 applies to this narrow-width grain-oriented product, excluding razor blade or ball-bearing steels per U.S. notes.
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
• Include manufacturer's spec sheet detailing silicon content and magnetic properties to distinguish from non-electrical alloy steel
• Watch for rust/discoloration claims; chapter note denies duty allowance for pre-entry damage
• If cut to precise lengths for retail, consider 7226.91 if insulated or further processed