15-5 PH Stainless Steel Bloom from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
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
• PH grade verification via Cu/Nb analysis essential
• No cladding allowed without reclassification
• ITAR considerations for defense end-use