Heavy Universal Mill Plate 18 mm Thick from China

Generic heavy-duty universal mill plate of carbon steel, 1200 mm width x 18 mm thickness, four-face hot-rolled without coils or relief. Directly matches HTS 7208.51.0030 as defined in US note (b) for plates ≥4 mm thick, >150-1250 mm wide, used in heavy equipment manufacturing.

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

Use certified weighbridge slips to confirm plate weights aligning with thickness/width specs

Pre-check for any borating or phosphatizing, as these are 'further worked' treatments