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Duty Rate (from China)

35%
MFN Base RateFree

Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter

Total Effective Rate35%

Products classified under HTS 7218.99.00.90

Ball-Bearing 440C Stainless Steel Slab

Slab of 440C martensitic stainless meeting ball-bearing steel note (h) specs for rolling into bearing races. HTS 7218.99.00.90 as stainless semi-finished other. High carbon (0.95-1.13%), precise low impurities.

904L Super Austenitic Stainless Billet

Premium 904L billet with high Ni/Mo/Cu for severe corrosion environments like pharma equipment. Under HTS 7218.99.00.90 as other stainless primary semi-finished. Beyond standard 316 corrosion resistance.

15-5 PH Stainless Steel Bloom

Rectangular bloom of 15-5 PH martensitic precipitation hardening stainless for aircraft landing gear. HTS 7218.99.00.90 other stainless semi-finished. Balances strength and toughness.

409L Ferritic Stainless Slab

Low-carbon 409L ferritic slab for automotive exhaust systems, weldable grade. Classifies HTS 7218.99.00.90 stainless primary other. 11% Cr minimum.

High-Strength Duplex Stainless Billet

Duplex billet meeting high-strength steel note specs (yield ≥355 MPa, thick ≥3mm equivalent). HTS 7218.99.00.90 stainless semi-finished. For structural marine use.

Chipper Knife Stainless Steel Bloom

Bloom alloy meeting chipper knife steel note (f) exact specs for wood processing blades. HTS 7218.99.00.90 stainless other semi-finished.

AISI 304 Stainless Steel Billet

A cylindrical semi-finished product made from AISI 304 austenitic stainless steel, produced by continuous casting for further hot working into bars or rods. It falls under HTS 7218.99.00.90 as a primary form of stainless steel not classified as ingots, suitable for forging or rolling. The billet has a smooth surface without further working like polishing or coating.

316L Stainless Steel Bloom

A rectangular semi-finished stainless steel bloom of 316L grade, low-carbon variant for weldability, intended for rolling into plates or sheets. Classified under HTS 7218.99.00.90 as other semi-finished stainless steel products in primary form without further surface treatments. Used extensively in chemical processing equipment.

17-4 PH Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steel Ingot

Large cast ingot of 17-4 PH martensitic stainless steel for aerospace components, capable of heat treatment for high strength. HTS 7218.99.00.90 covers this as other primary form stainless steel before forging. Features 17% chromium and precipitation hardening elements.

430 Ferritic Stainless Steel Slab

Semi-finished slab of 430 ferritic stainless steel with 16-18% chromium for automotive trim and appliances. Under HTS 7218.99.00.90 as primary other form, thick flat product for plate rolling. Straight chromium, no nickel.

321 Stabilized Stainless Steel Billet

Cylindrical billet of 321 titanium-stabilized stainless steel preventing carbide precipitation in welding. HTS 7218.99.00.90 for other stainless semi-finished primary products. Used in exhaust systems and pressure vessels.

Heat-Resisting 309 Stainless Bloom

Bloom of 309 heat-resisting stainless steel (<0.3% C, 22-24% Cr) for furnace parts per Chapter note (g). Classifies HTS 7218.99.00.90 as other semi-finished stainless. High-temperature oxidation resistance.

Duplex 2205 Stainless Steel Slab

Thick semi-finished slab of duplex 2205 stainless steel with balanced austenitic-ferritic structure for high strength and corrosion resistance. Under HTS 7218.99.00.90 as other primary semi-finished stainless steel, prior to hot rolling into plates for offshore platforms. No cladding or chemical treatments applied.

Tool Steel L6 Stainless Billet

Semi-finished billet of L6 tool steel variant meeting Chapter 72 tool steel definition with high chromium and tungsten for shock resistance. Classifies under HTS 7218.99.00.90 as other stainless semi-finished product. Used for making shear blades and drills.

Nitronic 60 Stainless Steel Bloom

Bloom of Nitronic 60 high-manganese austenitic stainless steel for galling-resistant applications in valves. HTS 7218.99.00.90 as other semi-finished stainless, rectangular cross-section >150mm. No burnishing or artificial oxidation applied.