409 Stainless Steel Billets for Exhaust Systems from China
Primary billets of 409 ferritic stainless used in automotive exhaust manufacturing. HTS 7218.10.00.00 for stainless steel in ingot/other primary forms before forging.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
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
• Automotive-grade certifications (IATF 16949) recommended; Verify 11% Cr minimum; Bulk shipping common—check container ventilation