1.4435 Austenitic Alloy Steel Plate from China
DIN 1.4435 (316L equivalent) austenitic stainless alloy steel plate, hot-rolled finish, thickness 4.75 mm+, width 600 mm+, not in coils. Though stainless, classified as 'other alloy steel' in 7225.40.30 when not meeting razor blade or other specialty notes. For chemical processing equipment.
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
• Confirm not Chapter 72 razor blade steel (<0.25mm, specific Cr content) despite stainless nature
• Magnetic permeability tests may distinguish austenitic from ferritic alloys if disputed
• No duty reduction for surface rust per Chapter note—condition as imported