AISI 304L Stainless Steel Rectangle Billet from Japan
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 — 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
• 1
• 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