Sourcing super-austenitic sheets from China
The selected super-austenitic stainless steel sheet lines carry 0% UK duty from China, with no trade remedies recorded in the supplied tariff extract. Classify by width, thickness, nickel content and rolling condition, and match the ordered alloy to each heat certificate. Cambridge China Bridge sources super-austenitic stainless steel sheets.
UK duty and sheet classification
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 1 October 2026, heading 7219 covers stainless steel flat-rolled products of a width of 600 mm or more. The selected cold-rolled sheet lines carry 0% duty for goods from China. Their thickness bands and nickel content determine which line fits the material.
The supplied tariff extract records no anti-dumping or countervailing duty, steel measure, suspension or attached import control on these selected lines. This describes the supplied snapshot; confirm the declaration position with your customs broker before shipment. The table uses the other consignment branches, rather than branches specifically naming other countries.
Confirm the commodity code using the mill certificate, dimensions and rolling condition. UK CBAM applies from 1 January 2027; confirm with the relevant authority or your customs broker whether the stainless sheet is in scope, ask the mill for emissions data and consult the UK CBAM guide. For wider heading coverage, see the duplex stainless steel sheets guide.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold-rolled sheets, 3 mm to under 4.75 mm, nickel at least 2.5%, other | 7219 32 10 90 | 0% | None |
| Cold-rolled sheets, over 1 mm to under 3 mm, nickel at least 2.5%, other | 7219 33 10 90 | 0% | None |
| Cold-rolled sheets, 0.5 mm to 1 mm inclusive, nickel at least 2.5%, other | 7219 34 10 90 | 0% | None |
| Cold-rolled sheets, under 0.5 mm, nickel at least 2.5%, other | 7219 35 10 90 | 0% | None |
Specify the alloy, service conditions and finish
Super-austenitic describes a material family, so put the exact grade and agreed product specification on the purchase order. Ask for chemical results covering chromium, nickel, molybdenum and nitrogen, together with mechanical results and the supplied heat-treatment condition. Describe the intended chemical exposure, temperature and fabrication process so your engineer can agree any corrosion testing before production.
Specify thickness tolerance, width, length, flatness, edge condition, surface finish and protective film. Request mill certificates for each heat and agree how markings will remain traceable after cutting. Specify dry packing, sheet separation and edge protection. Solid wood packaging used to import into Great Britain must meet ISPM15.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 1 tonne of super-austenitic stainless steel sheets under 7219 33 10 90, invoiced at £18,000 free on board, with £2,000 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £20,000. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £20,000, so it is £4,000. With no duty, the only import tax is the VAT, which a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Alloy and certificates: match sheet markings to the heat certificate and compare the reported chemistry with the ordered grade. Arrange independent sample testing where alloy identity matters.
Dimensions and flatness: measure thickness across sampled sheets, check width and length, and assess bow, edge camber and burrs against the agreed tolerances during inspection.
Surface and film: peel back film on samples, compare the finish with the approved sample, and check scratches, staining, embedded contamination and adhesive residue.
Packing and identification: check that bundles remain separated by heat and grade, labels match the packing list, and wrapping, separators and edge protection prevent movement and moisture damage.
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What goes wrong
A similar-looking stainless grade can be supplied against a super-austenitic order. A generic certificate or a certificate copied between heats leaves the alloy unverified. Check the actual chemistry and heat identity rather than accepting a supplier's family description or relying on appearance.
Sheets can meet the nominal thickness while failing the agreed tolerance or flatness needed for fabrication. Scratches and contamination may remain hidden beneath film, and mixed bundles can lose traceability when cut. Resolve these points before loading and retain identified arrival samples for comparison.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For repeat volumes, see container programmes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on super-austenitic stainless steel sheets from China?
The selected lines carry 0% duty in the supplied tariff extract dated 1 October 2026, with no recorded anti-dumping or countervailing duty. Confirm the exact code before shipment.
What should a super-austenitic sheet order specify?
The exact alloy grade, chemistry, heat-treatment condition, mechanical properties, finish, dimensions, tolerances and flatness. Agree any service-specific corrosion tests before production.
How do I check that the sheets are the ordered alloy?
Match each heat number to its mill certificate, compare the chemistry with the ordered grade and independently test identified samples when alloy identity matters.
Does the super-austenitic name determine the commodity code?
The family name alone is insufficient. Confirm width, thickness, nickel content, rolling condition and country of consignment against the tariff description.