409 Stainless Steel Automotive Strip 1.2mm x 1,000mm

Ferritic 409 stainless hot-rolled strip optimized for exhaust systems, 1.2mm thick x 1,000mm wide (ratio>4). Classifies in 7218.91.00.60 for wide rectangular semi-finished stainless products. Lower chromium content makes it cost-effective for automotive use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7210.49.00Same rate: 35%

If non-stainless ferritic

Same dimensions but <10.5% chromium classifies as non-alloy steel in 7210.

7219.21.00Same rate: 35%

If cold-rolled >600mm width

Post-cold-rolling wide ferritic stainless moves to finished product heading 7219.21.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Automotive end-use doesn't change classification; declare as semi-finished material only

Check for universal mill plate criteria if 4-1250mm wide and ≥4mm thick (note b), but this is thinner

Mill edge condition acceptable; trimmed edges may affect statistical reporting

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