7218.91.00.15Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms
Also written 7218910015 and 7218.91.0015
HTS Code 7218.91.00.15 covers any article best defined as Base Metals and Articles of Base MetalIron and steelStainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel:Other:Of rectangular (other than square) cross-sectionHaving a width less than four times the thickness:Having a cross-sectional area of less than 232 cm2 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms (HTS 7218.91.00.15) from China pay 75% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%) and Section 301 – China (25%).
From China, the total duty on 7218.91.00.15 last changed on Apr 6, 2026, from 85% to 75%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.
Estimated Duty on 7218.91.00.15
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Nov 8, 2026
- Total duty
- 75%
- $7,500.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 75.47%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $17,547.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper50%
- Section 301 – China25%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 7218.91.00.15
Set at 7218.91.00 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- Free
- Special Rate of Duty
- —
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 29%
- Units of Quantity
- kg
- China75%
- Mexico50%
- Canada50%
- Vietnam50%
- Germany50%
Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 7218.91.00.15 From
In 2025 the US imported $2M of stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms (HTS 7218.91.00.15), up 109% on 2024, mostly from China (94%), Taiwan (5%) and Portugal (1%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | $2M | 94% | 101% | 75% |
| Taiwan | $120K | 5% | New | 50% |
| Portugal | $20K | 1% | New | 50% |
| Italy | $12K | 1% | 54% | 50% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
US Import Duty on HTS 7218.91.00.15 by Country of Origin
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms (HTS 7218.91.00.15) from China pay 75% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%) and Section 301 – China (25%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 50%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Free |
| 75% |
| Mexico | Free |
| 50% |
| Canada | Free |
| 50% |
| Vietnam | Free |
| 50% |
| Germany | Free |
| 50% |
| Japan | Free |
| 50% |
| South Korea | Free |
| 50% |
| Taiwan | Free |
| 50% |
| India | Free |
| 50% |
| Ireland | Free |
| 50% |
| Italy | Free |
| 50% |
| Switzerland | Free |
| 50% |
| Thailand | Free |
| 50% |
| Malaysia | Free |
| 50% |
| United Kingdom | Free |
| 50% |
| France | Free |
| 50% |
| Indonesia | Free |
| 50% |
| Brazil | Free |
| 50% |
| Bangladesh | Free |
| 50% |
| Cambodia | Free |
| 50% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms (HTS 7218.91.00.15) from China pay 75% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%) and Section 301 – China (25%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms (HTS 7218.91.00.15) from Mexico pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms (HTS 7218.91.00.15) from Canada pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms (HTS 7218.91.00.15) from Vietnam pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms (HTS 7218.91.00.15) from Germany pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms (HTS 7218.91.00.15) from Japan pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms (HTS 7218.91.00.15) from South Korea pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms (HTS 7218.91.00.15) from Taiwan pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms (HTS 7218.91.00.15) from India pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms (HTS 7218.91.00.15) from Ireland pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms (HTS 7218.91.00.15) from Italy pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms (HTS 7218.91.00.15) from Switzerland pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms (HTS 7218.91.00.15) from Thailand pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms (HTS 7218.91.00.15) from Malaysia pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms (HTS 7218.91.00.15) from United Kingdom pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms (HTS 7218.91.00.15) from France pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms (HTS 7218.91.00.15) from Indonesia pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms (HTS 7218.91.00.15) from Brazil pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms (HTS 7218.91.00.15) from Bangladesh pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms (HTS 7218.91.00.15) from Cambodia pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
Duties on goods entered Nov 8, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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What does HTS code 7218.91.00.15 cover?
HTS code 7218.91.00.15 covers stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms (Having a cross-sectional area of less than 232 cm2), classified under Chapter 72 (Iron and steel) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is Free.
What is the duty rate for HTS 7218.91.00.15?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 7218.91.00.15 is Free. The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 29%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms (HTS 7218.91.00.15) from China?
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms (HTS 7218.91.00.15) from China pay 75% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%) and Section 301 – China (25%).
What is the US tariff on stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms (HTS 7218.91.00.15) from Vietnam?
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms (HTS 7218.91.00.15) from Vietnam pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
What is the US tariff on stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms (HTS 7218.91.00.15) from Mexico?
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms (HTS 7218.91.00.15) from Mexico pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
Where does the US import HTS 7218.91.00.15 from?
In 2025 the US imported $2M of stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms under HTS 7218.91.00.15, mostly from China (94%), Taiwan (5%) and Portugal (1%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 7218.91.00.15?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 7218.91.00.15 is 50%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-11-08.
Primary Sources
The official documents behind the rates and tariffs on this page. Duties are worked out from them as of Revision 20 (2026); check the legal text before you file.
- USITCHarmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States: 7218.91.00.15, Revision 20 (2026)
- USITCHTS Chapter 72, with its notes (PDF)
- Federal RegisterSection 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (9903.82.02): Commerce (ITA) notice, Procedures for Submissions by Certain Steel and Aluminum Producers Committing to New U.S. Steel or Aluminum Production To Obtain Tariff Adjustments Under Proclamation 10984, Annex, 91 FR 21790 (FR Doc. 2026-07987)
- Federal RegisterSection 301 – China (9903.91.01): USTR notice, Notice of Modification: China's Acts, Policies and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property and Innovation, 89 FR 76581 (FR Doc. 2024-21217)
- CBPCROSS classification rulings for 7218.91.00.15
- U.S. Census BureauU.S. general imports by HTS code and country