Duplex 2205 Stainless Steel Round Bloom 240 cm² from Japan
Duplex stainless steel grade 2205 (EN 1.4462) bloom with circular cross section and 240 cm² area, used as feedstock for rolling mills producing pipes and plates. HTS 7218.99.0060 applies to this other semi-finished stainless product meeting the large circular size criteria per statistical breakout.
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
• Document duplex microstructure (ferritic-austenitic balance) via ferritscope readings to confirm stainless steel per Chapter 72 definitions
• Ensure no 'further worked' treatments like coating have been applied, as that would shift to headings 7219+ for worked products
• Prepare for potential AD/CVD scrutiny on large stainless semi-finished imports from certain origins