430 Ferritic Stainless Steel Slab from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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