300 Series Stainless Steel Ingots from Japan
Large cast blocks of austenitic stainless steel alloys like 304 or 316, produced by melting and pouring into molds. Classified under HTS 7218.10.00.00 as primary forms of stainless steel prior to hot-rolling into slabs or billets. These ingots serve as the initial feedstock for further stainless steel processing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide mill test certificates verifying stainless steel composition (min 10.5% chromium); Ensure ingots are not further worked like polished or coated per chapter notes; Declare exact alloy grade to avoid reclassification as tool steel