Cold-Finished High-Strength Steel per Note (a) Bar

Flat-rolled high-strength steel bar <3mm thick, minimum yield 275 MPa per note (a), cold-finished. For structural automotive parts. HTS 7228.50.50 other alloy steel bars cold-formed.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

7225.30.70Same rate: 35%

If classified as flat-rolled product

Thin high-strength products often go to 7225 flat-rolled cold-finished.

8708.29Lower: 27.5% vs 35%

If body stampings made from this steel

Automotive body parts classified as vehicle parts.

7308.90.95Same rate: 35%

If fabricated into finished structure

Steel structures/assemblies move to Chapter 73.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Minimum yield point test certificate per note (a) required at entry

Thickness verification prevents strip (7225) vs. bar confusion

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