The tariff classification of stainless steel plate from Japan.

N176158 August 15, 2011 CLA-2-72:OT:RR:NC:1:117 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7219.21.0005; 7219.22.0005 Mr. Phillippe F. Levi Gerber Steel Co., Inc. 35 Country Road Mamaroneck, NY 10543 RE: The tariff classification of stainless steel plate from Japan. Dear Mr. Levi: In your letter dated July 20, 2011 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The products to be imported are cut to length hot-rolled steel plates meeting ASTM Specification A 240, the Standard Specification for Chromium and Chromium–Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications. Made to UNS Designations N08810 and N08811, these particular stainless steels meet the Chapter 72, Statistical Note 1 definition of high-nickel alloy steel. The plates will measure 3/8” (9.52 mm) to 2” (50.8 mm) in thickness and 60” (1524 mm) to 78.75” (2000.25 mm) in width. They will be imported with a No. 1 unpolished, or rolled, finish. The applicable subheading for the plate with a thickness greater than 10 mm will be 7219.21.0005, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for flat-rolled products of stainless steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils, of a thickness exceeding 10 mm, of high-nickel alloy steel. The rate of duty will be free. The applicable subheading for the plate with a thickness of 10 mm or less will be 7219.22.0005, HTSUS, which provides for flat-rolled products of stainless steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils, of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more but not exceeding 10 mm, of high-nickel alloy steel. The rate of duty will be free. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Mary Ellen Laker at (646) 733-3020. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division