Universal Mill Plate S355JR
Hot-rolled universal mill plate of nonalloy steel grade S355JR, rolled on four faces, with width 800 mm and thickness 15 mm, not in coils and without patterns in relief. Classified under HTS 7208.51.0030 as it meets the definition of universal mill plate per US note (b): flat-rolled product of width exceeding 150 mm but not exceeding 1,250 mm, thickness not less than 4 mm. Used primarily for structural fabrication in construction.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If thickness of 4 mm to 10 mm inclusive
Universal mill plates 4-10 mm thick fall under the prior thickness subheading, while >10 mm is 7208.51.0030.
If not universal mill plate but universal mill plate in coils
Coiled universal mill plate shifts to Chapter 72 heading 7211 for products in coils, regardless of thickness.
If further worked (e.g., polished or coated)
Any surface treatment like polishing or coating moves it from 'not further worked than hot-rolled' to 7208.52 per chapter definition of further worked.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify mill test certificate confirms universal mill rolling process (four faces or closed box pass) and dimensions meet US note (b) to avoid reclassification
• Ensure no cladding, plating, or coating; document hot-rolled condition only to prevent duty escalation under further worked provisions
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