17-4 PH Stainless Steel Powder
> This is a precipitation-hardening stainless steel powder containing 17% chromium and 4% nickel, used in additive manufacturing for aerospace components. It falls under tariff item 7205.21.00 as an alloy steel powder, meeting the chapter definition of stainless steel (≥10.5% chromium) and being in granular or powder form.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the powder is not classified as stainless steel but as other alloy steel
Other alloy steel in primary forms may fall under heading 7224 if it does not meet stainless steel criteria.
If the powder is of non-alloy steel
Non-alloy steel powders are classified under a different subheading of 7205.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the powder's chromium content is ≥10.5% by weight to qualify as stainless steel under Chapter 72
• Provide a mill certificate or lab analysis with the commercial invoice to verify composition
• Declare the product as "alloy steel powder" and be prepared for potential anti-dumping measures on certain steel products
Related Products under Tariff item 7205.21.00
316L Stainless Steel Powder
> This is a low-carbon 316L austenitic stainless steel powder with 16-18% chromium and 10-14% nickel, used for corrosion-resistant implants and marine hardware. It is classified under 7205.21.00 as an alloy steel powder, specifically stainless steel, and is presented in granular or powder form.
AISI 4340 Alloy Steel Powder
> AISI 4340 alloy steel powder is a nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy steel in fine powder form, used in additive manufacturing and metal injection molding. It falls under 7205.21.00 as an alloy steel powder, meeting the chapter's definition of other alloy steel due to its nickel and chromium content.
Ball-Bearing Steel Powder
> This is SAE 52100 chrome alloy steel powder, a high-carbon chromium steel used for rolling element bearings via powder metallurgy. It is classified under 7205.21.00 as an alloy steel powder, with chromium content exceeding the threshold for alloy steel.
D2 Tool Steel Powder
> D2 tool steel powder is a high-carbon, high-chromium tool steel used for cold-work dies and shear blades via powder metallurgy. It falls under 7205.21.00 as an alloy steel powder, meeting the definition of other alloy steel with chromium >10.5% and carbon >1.2%.
Heat-Resisting Steel Powder
> This is a heat-resisting alloy steel powder with less than 0.3% carbon and 4-10.5% chromium, used for furnace components and heat exchangers. It is classified under 7205.21.00 as an alloy steel powder, meeting the definition of other alloy steel due to chromium content.
High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel Powder
> High-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steel powder contains small amounts of niobium or vanadium to enhance strength, used in automotive structural parts. It falls under 7205.21.00 as an alloy steel powder, meeting the definition of other alloy steel due to microalloying elements.