AISI 430 Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel Coil from Japan
Flat-rolled stainless steel coil made from AISI 430 grade with approximately 16-18% chromium but certified as containing less than 15% by weight total chromium per U.S. note definitions, cold-rolled to a thickness of 1.5 mm, width 1250 mm, supplied in coils. This product falls under HTS 7219.33.0042 as cold-reduced stainless steel not further worked, exceeding 1 mm but less than 3 mm thick, in coils, with low chromium content. Commonly used for automotive trim and appliance exteriors.
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
• Obtain mill test certificate verifying chromium content under 15% by weight; declare exact thickness and width measurements; avoid 'further worked' surface treatments like polishing to prevent reclassification