316L Stainless Steel Precision Strip 0.15mm

High-corrosion resistant 316L stainless steel cold-rolled strip, 0.15 mm thick and 200 mm wide, for medical device components. HTS 7220.20.90 applies to cold-reduced stainless flat products <300 mm wide, ≤0.25 mm thick, not further worked or for electrical/razor use. Aligns with chapter's stainless steel definitions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽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.

7220.20Same rate: 17.5%

If thickness between 0.25-1.25 mm

Thicker cold-rolled stainless <300 mm wide falls into adjacent thickness subheading.

7304.41.30Same rate: 17.5%

If processed into seamless stainless pipes/tubes

End product transformation from flat-rolled to tubular shifts to tubes/pipes heading.

7222.30.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If heat-treated or further worked

Any surface treatment beyond cold-rolling (e.g., annealing if considered further worked) moves to Chapter 72 worked steel.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide FDA-compliant documentation if for medical use; ensure no 'further worked' treatments like phosphatizing per chapter notes

Test for exact thickness—common pitfall leading to 7220.20.30 reclassification

Use proper HTS certification for alloy grade

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