Alloy 254 SMO Steel Plate from Japan
Super austenitic stainless steel plate with 18% nickel and 2.5% molybdenum, under 600 mm wide for marine applications. HTS 7220.90.0010 applies to its flat-rolled stainless form, mid-range nickel, and precise molybdenum content per U.S. notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
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
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit detailed chemical composition certificates highlighting molybdenum 1.5-5%
• No duty allowance for pre-entry rust per chapter notes—ensure clean condition
• Document exact width to stay under 600 mm threshold