Ferritic 430 Stainless Steel Slit Strip from Japan
Slit strip of ferritic 430 stainless steel, 300 mm wide, 14% chromium max, used in appliance trim and fasteners. HTS 7220.90.00.60 applies to this narrow (<600 mm), low-chromium (<15%) flat-rolled stainless product, not further worked. Provides cost-effective corrosion resistance.
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 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 slit width documentation; slitting doesn't change classification but must confirm <600 mm
• Label with exact grade and Cr content; CBP may test for tool steel exclusions per US Note (e)
• Avoid classifying as razor blade steel (US Note d) unless certified for that specific thin narrow use