HTS 7218.99.00.45: US import duty from China
Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel, Other, Other, Of circular cross section, Having a cross-sectional area of less than <il>232 cm<sup>2</sup></il>. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.
Duty rate & fees
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 0% |
| Section 301 (2024 review) | 25% |
| Total duty (on customs value) | 25% |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50) |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean | 0.125% |
Worked example: $10,000 shipment
| Customs value | $10,000.00 |
| Base duty (MFN) | $0.00 |
| Section 301 (2024 review) | $2,500.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $12.50 |
| Total landed cost | $12,547.14 |
Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
FAQ
What is the import duty on HTS 7218.99.00.45 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 7218.99.00.45 (Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel, Other, Other, Of circular cross section, Having a cross-sectional area of less than <il>232 cm<sup>2</sup></il>) have a duty of 25% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).
What does HTS code 7218.99.00.45 cover?
Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel, Other, Other, Of circular cross section, Having a cross-sectional area of less than <il>232 cm<sup>2</sup></il>. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 7218.99.00.45 from China?
On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $12,547, about 25.5% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.
Related codes in heading 7218
- 7218.10.00.00Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel, Ingots and other primary forms
- 7218.91.00.15Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel, Other, Of rectangular (other than square) cross-section, Having a width less than four times the thickness, Having a cross-sectional area of less than <il>232 cm<sup>2</sup></il>
- 7218.91.00.30Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel, Other, Of rectangular (other than square) cross-section, Having a width less than four times the thickness, Having a cross-sectional area of <il>232 cm<sup>2</sup></il> or more
- 7218.91.00.60Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel, Other, Of rectangular (other than square) cross-section, Having a width at least four times the thickness
- 7218.99.00.15Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel, Other, Other, Of square cross section, Having a cross-sectional area of less than <il>232 cm<sup>2</sup></il>
- 7218.99.00.30Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel, Other, Other, Of square cross section, Having a cross-sectional area of <il>232 cm<sup>2</sup></il> or more
- 7218.99.00.60Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel, Other, Other, Of circular cross section, Having a cross-sectional area of <il>232 cm<sup>2</sup></il> or more
- 7218.99.00.90Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel, Other, Other, Other
Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.