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
10%
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
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