Type 321 Stainless Steel Stabilized Rectangle Slab 245 cm² from Mexico
Titanium-stabilized Type 321 stainless steel rectangular slab (245 cm²) for welded exhaust systems. Meets HTS 7218.91.0030 criteria: stainless per Chapter notes, rectangular <4:1 ratio, 232+ cm² area, primary form. Prevents carbide precipitation during welding.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document titanium addition (5x C content) distinguishing from Type 304 for proper alloy classification
• Confirm no artificial oxidation or metal coating that would constitute 'further working'