321 Stabilized Stainless Steel Hot-Rolled Coil from Japan
AISI 321 titanium-stabilized austenitic stainless hot-rolled bars/rods in irregular coils, for high-temperature exhaust systems. Under HTS 7221.00.00.75 as other stainless hot-rolled coil products; stabilization doesn't trigger chapter note tool/heat-resisting steel definitions. Prevents carbide precipitation during welding.
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 heat analysis showing titanium addition but confirm not exceeding tool steel chromium/carbon limits
• Declare as 'not further worked' - any annealing/pickling risks reclassification
• Monitor AD/CVD orders specific to 300-series stainless from certain countries