Shipbuilding Quality Hot-Rolled Steel Plate Grade A
ABS Grade A shipbuilding plate hot-rolled 20 mm thick, 2400 mm wide, normalized nonalloy steel. HTS 7208.90.00.00 other hot-rolled flat-rolled iron/nonalloy ≥600 mm not clad/coated. Certified for hull construction per classification society.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specific shipbuilding grade thicknesses
US HTS statistical suffixes for marine-certified products.
If higher strength shipbuilding alloys
DH/EH grade ship steels are alloy classifications.
If cut/prefabricated ship sections
Ship-specific fabrication moves to Chapter 73 vessels/structures.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Include ABS/DNV classification certificate and mill test certificate
• Document impact testing at specified temperatures for plate thickness
• Verify normalization doesn't constitute prohibited heat treatment
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