430 Ferritic Stainless Steel Slab from China
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.
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
• 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