Alloy 20 Nickel-Iron-Chromium-Molybdenum Ingots from China
Alloy 20 (Carpenter 20) ingots are austenitic nickel-iron-chromium stainless with copper and molybdenum for sulfuric acid resistance. Unwrought form for melting stock in pharmaceutical and food processing equipment. Nickel-based composition qualifies for HTS 7502.20.00.00.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• FDA compliance requires specific documentation for food/pharma contact materials
• Prevent 7224.10 misclassification by proving nickel > iron content
• Bulk melting stock often ships LTL; verify container ventilation requirements