409 Stainless Steel Automotive Strip from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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