Low Cr 3CR12 Stainless Coil from China
Proprietary 3CR12 utility stainless steel cold-rolled coil (<0.5 mm, >600 mm width, certified <15% Cr). In coils, cold-reduced only, for structural cladding and tanks. Fits precise HTS criteria for thin low-chromium stainless flat products.
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
• Proprietary grades need detailed chem analysis; 3CR12 ~11-12% Cr qualifies
• Confirm no chemical surface treatments (phosphatizing etc.) per Chapter definition
• Accurate thickness tolerance docs prevent disputes