HS 721933 Of a thickness exceeding 1 mm but less than 3 mm

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What products does HS 721933 cover?

This subheading covers flat-rolled products of stainless steel, not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced), with a thickness exceeding 1 mm but less than 3 mm. According to the World Customs Organization's Harmonized System Nomenclature, this category specifically excludes products with a thickness of 1 mm or less, or 3 mm or more. The USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and the EU's TARIC database confirm this precise dimensional threshold for classification under this subheading.

What falls outside HS 721933?

The following products are excluded from HS 721933: stainless steel flat-rolled products with a thickness of 1 mm or less, or 3 mm or more, which are classified under other subheadings of heading 7219. Additionally, products that have undergone further working beyond cold-rolling, such as coating, plating, or being shaped into specific forms like tubes or pipes, are classified elsewhere. For instance, galvanized stainless steel sheets would not fall under this subheading.

What are common classification mistakes for HS 721933?

A common error is misinterpreting the thickness specifications, leading to classification under subheadings for thinner (e.g., less than 1 mm) or thicker (e.g., 3 mm or more) products. This often occurs without precise measurement. Another mistake involves classifying products that have undergone further processing, such as being painted or having patterns embossed, under this subheading, when General Rule of Interpretation 1 of the Harmonized System mandates classification based on the most specific description, which would likely place such worked goods in later headings.

How should importers classify products under HS 721933?

The correct procedure for classifying products under HS 721933 involves accurately measuring the thickness of the stainless steel flat-rolled product to ensure it falls precisely between 1 mm and 3 mm, inclusive of the lower bound and exclusive of the upper bound. Importers and customs brokers must consult the official tariff schedule of the importing country, such as the USITC HTS or the UK Trade Tariff, and verify that the product is indeed cold-rolled and not further worked. Documentation confirming the material composition and manufacturing process is also crucial.

How is the duty calculated for products under HS 721933?

A shipment of 1,000 kg of cold-rolled stainless steel sheets, each measuring 2.5 mm in thickness and declared at a customs value of $5,000 USD, would attract a US duty of $250.00. This is calculated using the Most Favored Nation (MFN) duty rate of 5.0% ad valorem, applied to the declared customs value ($5,000 USD × 0.05 = $250.00). This calculation is based on the rates published in the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule for subheading 7219.33.0000.

Which trade agreements reduce duties for HS 721933?

Several free trade agreements may reduce the applicable duty rate for HS 721933. For instance, under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), originating goods from Canada or Mexico may be eligible for a duty rate of Free. Similarly, goods originating from countries benefiting from the EU's Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP) may also receive preferential rates. To claim these preferences, importers typically require a self-certified origin statement for USMCA or a EUR.1 movement certificate for certain EU preferences, depending on the specific agreement and importing jurisdiction.

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