321 Stabilized Stainless Steel Billet from Japan
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.
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
• Certify Ti/Nb stabilization elements to confirm grade and stainless status
• Specify continuous-cast process in docs for billet identification
• Watch for AD/CVD on specific origins; check stainless slab/billet orders