Hot-Rolled Alloy Steel Strip for Automotive Springs

Hot-rolled flat-rolled alloy steel strip, less than 300 mm wide and under 4.75 mm thick, not further worked beyond hot-rolling. Classified under HTS 7226.91.80.00 due to its alloy steel composition, narrow width, and hot-rolled state without additional processing like cold-rolling or coating.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7226.91Same rate: 35%

If thickness of 4.75 mm or more

Thicker hot-rolled alloy steel strips fall into the separate thickness subheading within the same hot-rolled category.

7226.92.30Same rate: 35%

If cold-rolled instead of hot-rolled

Cold-rolled products, even if otherwise identical, are classified under the cold-rolled heading 7226.92.

7211.14.00Same rate: 35%

If not alloy steel but carbon steel

Non-alloy steel versions shift to Chapter 72 carbon steel headings like 7211 for hot-rolled products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify alloy steel composition meets Chapter 72 definitions; provide mill test certificates confirming non-stainless alloy elements

β€’ Measure width precisely before entry as <300mm is critical; common pitfall is mismeasurement leading to reclassification

β€’ No duty allowance for rust or discoloration per Chapter 72 notes; ensure proper packaging to avoid claims denial

Related Products under HTS 7226.91.80.00

Narrow Hot-Rolled Alloy Steel for Tool Manufacturing

Hot-rolled alloy steel flat products, width under 300 mm and thickness below 4.75 mm, used in tool production. Fits HTS 7226.91.80.00 as 'other' hot-rolled alloy steel not further worked, distinguishing from high-strength or tool steel specifics in notes.

Hot-Rolled Silicon-Manganese Alloy Steel Banding

Narrow hot-rolled alloy steel banding strip with silicon and manganese additions, width <300 mm, thickness <4.75 mm, not further worked. HTS 7226.91.80.00 applies to this 'other' category of hot-rolled alloy steel products.

Alloy Steel Hot-Rolled Shim Stock for Machinery

Thin hot-rolled alloy steel sheets used as shim stock in industrial machinery alignment, width less than 300 mm and under 4.75 mm thick. Classed in 7226.91.80.00 for hot-rolled, not further worked alloy steel of narrow width.

Chromium Alloy Hot-Rolled Steel for Gears

Hot-rolled flat alloy steel with chromium addition for gear blank production, <300 mm wide, thickness <4.75 mm, no further working. Meets HTS 7226.91.80.00 as other hot-rolled alloy steel not meeting special notes like tool or heat-resisting.

Nickel-Bearing Hot-Rolled Alloy Steel for Blades

Hot-rolled flat alloy steel with nickel for cutlery blade stock, <300 mm width, thickness <4.75 mm, not further worked. Falls under HTS 7226.91.80.00 for narrow, thin hot-rolled alloy steel excluding special types.

Vanadium Alloy Hot-Rolled Steel Sheet for Suspension

Thin hot-rolled alloy steel sheet with vanadium micro-alloying for vehicle suspension parts, width <300 mm, <4.75 mm thick. HTS 7226.91.80.00 for other hot-rolled, narrow alloy steel not further worked.