304 Stainless Steel Hot-Rolled Strip 1mm x 150mm from Japan
Hot-rolled strip of 304 stainless steel with rectangular cross-section, 1mm thick and 150mm wide, meeting the width at least four times thickness criterion (150/1=150>4). Classified under HTS 7218.91.00.60 as a semi-finished stainless steel product, other than square cross-section. Used primarily for further processing into appliances and automotive trim.
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 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
• Verify exact dimensions and width-to-thickness ratio at entry to confirm 7218.91.00.60 classification; measure uncoiled width precisely
• Provide mill test certificate confirming stainless steel composition (min 10.5% chromium) and austenitic grade like 304
• Avoid rust/discoloration claims as Chapter 72 notes deny duty reductions for pre-entry surface damage