Hot-Rolled 304 Stainless Steel Plate 12mm Thick from China
A large-format hot-rolled plate of 304 stainless steel, measuring 12mm thick and over 1880mm wide, not further worked beyond hot-rolling and not in coils. It falls under HTS 7219.21.00.60 due to its stainless steel composition, hot-rolled state, thickness exceeding 10mm, and exceptional width exceeding 1880mm.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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
Import Tips
• Verify exact thickness and width measurements exceed HTS thresholds; obtain mill test certificates confirming stainless steel grade and hot-rolled status
• Watch for 'further worked' treatments like polishing that shift classification
• No duty allowance for pre-entry rust per Chapter 72 notes