409 Stainless Steel Automotive Strip

Ferritic 409 stainless flat-rolled strip under 600 mm wide, used in exhaust systems, not further worked. Fits HTS 7220.90.0080 as other stainless steel flat products.

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.

8708.99.81Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If pre-formed into exhaust parts

Finished auto parts classification supersedes raw material when imported as components.

7219.23.00Same rate: 35%

If width ≥600 mm

Dimensional width threshold moves to 7219 for wider flat-rolled stainless.

7222.40Lower: 10% vs 35%

If painted or lacquered

Surface coatings (paint/lacquer) = further worked per note, to 7222.40.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Automotive end-use irrelevant for HTS; classify by material/process only

Ensure width certification; automotive suppliers often slit to exact specs <600mm

Maintain coil integrity to avoid damage claims rejection per chapter rust note