AL-6XN Square Rod High-Nickel
AL-6XN super-austenitic square rod, containing 24% nickel, is a stainless steel bar used in desalination plants and marine environments for its high corrosion resistance. It is classified under tariff item 7222.30.00 as an 'other bar or rod' of stainless steel, with the high-nickel statistical designation.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the square rod is not further worked than hot-rolled or hot-drawn
Square bars and rods of stainless steel, not further worked, are classified under this specific subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide a certificate of analysis confirming the 24% nickel content to qualify for the high-nickel statistical code
• Confirm the square cross-section meets the Chapter 72 definition of 'bars and rods' (thickness exceeding one-tenth of width)
• Check if the rod is further worked (e.g
• cold-finished) as that may change the tariff classification
Related Products under Tariff item 7222.30.00
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310 Stainless Steel I-Beam Section
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316L Stainless Steel U-Channel Section
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321 Stainless Steel Square Section Bar
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409 Stainless Steel Flat Strip Bar
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