Clad Steel for Cryogenic Applications from China

Nonalloy steel strip <600 mm wide clad with austenitic stainless for LNG tank liners requiring low-temperature toughness. Under HTS 7212.60.00.00 as clad flat-rolled product. Maintains ductility at cryogenic temperatures.

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 Charpy impact test results at cryogenic temperatures in documentation

Cryogenic applications often need third-party inspection certificates

Confirm no post-cladding heat treatments qualifying as 'further worked'