Hot-Rolled Shipbuilding Steel Plate 4.2mm from China
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.
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
• 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