316 Stainless Steel Shim Stock
316 Stainless Steel Shim Stock is a thin precision shim stock of 316 stainless steel, 200 mm wide and 0.03-0.1 mm thick, with 10-14% nickel. It is used for machinery alignment and spacers in industrial equipment and is classified under tariff item 7220.90.00 as a flat-rolled product of stainless steel of a width of less than 600 mm, not further worked.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the shim stock is further worked, such as polished or coated
Covers flat-rolled stainless steel under 600 mm wide that has been worked beyond cold-rolling.
If the shim stock is cut to specific shapes and used as articles
For other articles of iron or steel, not flat-rolled products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the shim stock's width is under 600 mm and that it has not been further worked beyond cold-rolling
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing the nickel content to support classification
• Check for eligibility under preferential tariff treatments to reduce duty
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