Compacted Stainless Steel Solids from China
Discarded stainless steel stampings and formed parts compacted for metal recovery, rendered unfit for any fabrication except melting. HTS 9817.00.90 applies as metal articles processed by compacting to be fit only for stainless steel content recovery through melting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Bale specification sheets showing compaction pressure and density
• Chemical analysis confirming stainless composition range
• Avoid reclassification by documenting destruction of original form