HS Code for Stainless Steel Flanges

HS Code for Stainless Steel Flanges

The customs HS code for stainless steel (SS) flanges depends primarily on their manufacturing method (forged or cast). The commonly used code is 7307210000. This code applies to flanges made of stainless steel and falls under Chapter 73, "Iron and Steel Products," of the Customs Tariff of the People's Republic of China.

Key Information Summary:

HS Code: 7307210000
Commodity Name: Stainless Steel Flanges
Unit of Measurement: Kilogram
Most Favored Nation Import Tariff Rate: 8%
VAT Rate: 13%
Export Tax Rebate Rate: 0%

Regulatory Conditions: 4 (Export License) and x (Export License (Processing Trade)). For both imports and exports, export license requirements are generally required.

CIQ Classification:
7307210000301: Stainless Steel Flanges (Special Equipment, Pressure Piping Flanges)
7307210000990: Stainless Steel Flanges (Other)
7307210000999: Stainless Steel Flanges (General Purpose)

Core Declaration Elements:

When declaring customs, you need to accurately provide the following key information to ensure correct classification:

Purpose: For example, for connections between pipes.
Material: Clearly declare as "stainless steel".
Type: Clearly declare as "Flange".

Processing Method: 

This is crucial; it needs to be specified whether it's "forged" or "cast". Forged flanges typically use this code. If it's a cast stainless steel flange, it needs to be classified under another code (e.g., 7307.19).

Important Supplements and Notes:

1. Distinguishing Cast Flanges: If the flange is formed using a casting process, it needs to be classified under 73071900 (Mallabrous Cast Iron and Cast Steel Pipe Fittings) or other relevant casting headings, and cannot use 7307210000. If it's a plastic flange, then code 3917400000 applies. For further inquiries or verification, please visit the official websites of customs authorities in various countries.

2. Export Tax Refund is 0: As shown above, the current export tax refund rate for products under this code is 0%. This means that no tax refund can be obtained for exporting such products, which needs to be considered when calculating costs.

3. Preferential tariff rates under agreements: If your goods are imported from countries that have signed free trade agreements with my country (such as ASEAN, South Korea, Australia, etc.) and comply with the relevant rules of origin, you can apply for a 0% preferential tariff rate, thereby reducing import costs.

Read more: ASME B36.10/B36.19 Steel Pipe Dimensions & Sizes Chart