Hot-Rolled Shipbuilding Steel Plate 4.2mm

Nonalloy steel plate for shipbuilding, hot-rolled to 4.2 mm thickness, 2,000 mm wide, supplied as discrete sheets. Classifies in 7208.53.00.00 due to precise thickness band, non-coiled form, and absence of further working or alloying.

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.

7208.10.15.00Same rate: 35%

If of a nominal thickness exceeding 4.75 mm but under 10 mm

Thicker shipbuilding plates move to higher thickness subheadings in 7208.10.

7210.90.90.00Same rate: 35%

If cold-rolled instead of hot-rolled

Cold-rolling process changes heading to 7210 for nonalloy flat products.

7225.40.70.00Same rate: 35%

If high-strength steel per U.S. Note (a)

Meeting minimum yield point thresholds reclassifies as alloy under 7225.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include ABS or Lloyd's grade certifications to support end-use claims if seeking exemptions

Measure thickness at multiple points; variations can trigger reclassification

Beware bulk packaging pitfalls; ensure not classified as sets if bundled with fittings