Martensitic 420 Stainless Steel Cold-Reduced Sheet

Cold-reduced sheet of martensitic AISI 420 stainless steel containing 13% chromium, 280 mm wide, 1.0 mm thick. Classified under HTS 7220.20.70.60 as a flat-rolled stainless steel product, cold-rolled only, with width <300 mm, thickness >0.25 mm ≤1.25 mm, and chromium below 15%. Ideal for cutlery blades and surgical instruments.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7220.20.10Same rate: 35%

If thickness ≤0.25 mm

Thinner gauges fall into separate thickness subheading within cold-rolled stainless steel.

7212.50.00.00Same rate: 35%

If clad or coated with other metals

Cladding constitutes 'further worked' treatment, moving to clad steel provisions.

7208.51.00Same rate: 35%

If still in hot-rolled state, not cold-rolled

Processing stage (hot vs cold-rolled) determines primary Chapter 72 heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit chemical analysis reports verifying <15% Cr and martensitic structure to prevent misclassification as austenitic grades

Ensure no heat treatment beyond cold-rolling; annealing may trigger 'further worked' rules

Label coils properly to distinguish from hot-rolled products under 7219, avoiding common duty errors

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