AISI 316L Hot-Rolled Stainless Steel Slab 15mm Thick from Japan
Hot-rolled plate of AISI 316L stainless steel with molybdenum for enhanced corrosion resistance, 15mm thick and 1200mm wide, not in coils. Fits HTS 7219.21.00 due to its stainless steel composition, hot-rolled condition without further working, thickness over 10mm, and width over 600mm. Commonly used in marine and chemical processing equipment.
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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include heat analysis certificate proving chromium >10.5% for stainless steel per Chapter 72 note
• Confirm product is not in coils and lacks surface treatments like coating to stay in hot-rolled category
• Watch for rust/discoloration; no duty allowance per Chapter notes even if occurring pre-entry