13% Cr Martensitic Cold-Rolled Band Steel from China
Cold-rolled band steel of proprietary martensitic stainless with 13% Cr, 240 mm width, 0.7 mm thick for stamping. Fits HTS 7220.20.70.60 as stainless steel <15% Cr, not further worked than cold-rolled, narrow width, specified thickness. Applied in razor components and valves.
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
• Provide proprietary grade chemical certs matching <15% Cr threshold
• Distinguish from chipper knife steel (Note f)—different Cr/Mo specs
• Import in master coils; slitting onsite avoids potential reclassification