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7218.91.00.15 - Having a cross-sectional area of less than 232 cm2 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty29%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS classification, 7218.91.00.15, pertains to semi-finished products of stainless steel that are of a rectangular (non-square) cross-section and possess a specific dimensional characteristic. The defining feature of goods under this heading is a cross-sectional area strictly less than 232 square centimeters. This includes items like bars, rods, and wire rods in various lengths that have been processed from ingots or other primary forms of stainless steel, but have not yet undergone further finishing into consumer-ready articles or components.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 7218.91.00.30, solely by the upper limit of its cross-sectional area. While both classifications cover other semi-finished stainless steel products of rectangular cross-section, the latter category encompasses those with a cross-sectional area of 232 square centimeters or more. Therefore, the key differentiating factor is the physical dimension of the product's cross-section.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories under 7218.91.00.15. Classification is solely determined by the material (stainless steel), its semi-finished state, its rectangular (non-square) cross-section, and the specific criterion of having a cross-sectional area measuring less than 232 cm². This level of detail ensures precise identification for customs purposes, differentiating it from similarly shaped but larger stainless steel semi-finished products.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 7218.91.00.15?
HTS code 7218.91.00.15 covers Having a cross-sectional area of less than 232 cm2 under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 72: Iron and steel.
›What products are classified under 7218.91.00.15?
This classification covers Having a cross-sectional area of less than 232 cm2. It is a subcategory of Having a width less than four times the thickness:.
›What is the import duty rate for 7218.91.00.15?
The general rate of duty for HTS 7218.91.00.15 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 29%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 7218.91.00.15?
Imports under HTS 7218.91.00.15 are measured in kg.

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