Cold-Rolled Martensitic Stainless Sheet 0.5mm x 350mm Low Cr from China
Thin cold-rolled martensitic stainless steel sheet, 0.5mm thickness by 350mm width, formulated with under 15% chromium for cost-sensitive applications like hardware components. Meets HTS 7220.20.10.60 criteria: cold-reduced only, 300mm+ width <600mm, and low chromium per chapter note (a). Used in cutlery blanks and fasteners.
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
• Include heat analysis certificates specifying exact chromium percentage to support <15% declaration
• Avoid any surface treatments like phosphatizing which qualify as 'further worked' per chapter notes
• Verify importer's knowledge of statistical reporting requirements for precise width bands