AISI 304 Stainless Steel Sheet 2B Finish from China

Flat-rolled stainless steel sheet conforming to AISI 304 grade, containing approximately 8-10.5% nickel and 18-20% chromium, with a 2B cold-rolled finish. Width exceeds 600 mm, typically 1.5 mm thick, not further worked beyond basic rolling and annealing. Classifies under 7219.90.0025 due to nickel content over 0.5%, width over 600 mm, and exclusion from other specific subheadings.

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

Provide mill test certificate (MTC) verifying chemical composition, especially nickel >0.5% and chromium content, to confirm stainless steel classification

Ensure accurate thickness/width measurements; products ≤600mm width shift to chapter 72 heading 7220

Avoid claims for rust/discoloration allowances per chapter note—no duty reduction for pre-entry surface issues