316L Stainless Steel Annealed Sheet from China

Low-carbon 316L stainless steel sheet, fully annealed and pickled, width 1200 mm, thickness 1.5 mm. HTS 7219.90.00 covers this as 'other' flat-rolled stainless steel not matching coil/not annealed cold-rolled or hot-rolled exclusions. The annealing process softens the material for marine and chemical applications.

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

Submit heat treatment records proving annealing/pickling to confirm not 'not annealed' under 7219.12

Label molybdenum content for 316L verification; affects corrosion resistance claims and classification

Check for discoloration/rust allowances per Chapter 72 notes—no duty reduction for pre-entry surface issues