Duplex 2205 Stainless Steel Billet 300 cm² from Japan
Duplex 2205 (UNS S31803) stainless steel rectangular billet with 300 cm² cross-section for offshore platform components. HTS 7218.91.0030 applies to this stainless semi-finished product with qualifying rectangular dimensions and no prohibited further working. High strength from ferritic-austenitic structure.
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
• Submit chemical analysis confirming dual-phase microstructure and 22% Cr minimum for duplex stainless
• Use proper packing to prevent surface damage that could trigger 'further worked' reclassification