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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If hot-rolled flat ≥600mm wide
Width-based classification for rolled stainless flat-rolled products.
If coated/plated
Any 'further worked' coating moves to Chapter 72 coated steel.
If high-strength specs met
Thickness/yield strength matching high-strength steel note applies.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify ferritic structure via analysis (<0.5% Ni typically) vs austenitic grades
• No duty allowance for pre-entry rust per Chapter note—clean before shipping
• Document slab thickness (>150mm) to avoid bar/plate confusion
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