AISI 304L Stainless Steel Rectangle Billet from China
A semi-finished rectangular billet of AISI 304L low-carbon austenitic stainless steel, with rectangular cross-section where width is less than four times thickness and area under 232 cm², used for hot forging automotive parts. Classified under HTS 7218.91.0015 as other semi-finished stainless steel products of rectangular (not square) cross-section meeting the specified dimensional criteria. Not further worked beyond primary forming.
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
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• Provide mill test certificates verifying stainless steel composition and exact cross-sectional dimensions. 2
• Confirm no 'further working' like polishing per Chapter 72 notes to avoid reclassification. 3
• Watch for rust/discoloration—no duty allowance per U.S
• Note