Alloy 20 Flat Rod High-Nickel Stainless
Alloy 20 (Carpenter 20) flat rod, with 32-38% nickel, is a stainless steel bar designed for resistance to sulfuric acid, used in pharmaceutical and food processing equipment. 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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the flat rod is of circular cross-section and not further worked than hot-rolled
Hot-rolled bars and rods of circular cross-section are classified under this subheading.
If the flat rod is of circular cross-section and further worked
Further worked bars and rods of circular cross-section fall under this subheading.
If the flat rod is of rectangular cross-section and not further worked than hot-rolled
Rectangular bars and rods, not further worked, are classified under this subheading.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the nickel content (32-38%) with a mill test certificate to support the high-nickel classification
• Verify the flat rod's dimensions meet the Chapter 72 definition (thickness not exceeding one-tenth of width for flat-rolled, but for bars, thickness exceeds one-tenth of width)
• Ensure the product is not further worked into articles, which would move it out of Chapter 72
Related Products under Tariff item 7222.30.00
17-4 PH Stainless Steel Round Bar
17-4 PH stainless steel round bar, a precipitation-hardening martensitic stainless steel, supplied in straight lengths with a solid uniform circular cross-section. It is not further worked beyond hot-rolling or forging and does not meet the definition of wire, thus qualifying as an 'other bar or rod' of stainless steel under heading 72.22.
304 Stainless Steel Angle Bar
304 stainless steel angle bar, an L-shaped section with equal legs, produced by hot-rolling and not further worked. It is a shape or section of stainless steel, not a flat-rolled product or wire, and falls under the 'other bars and rods' provision of heading 72.22.
310 Stainless Steel I-Beam Section
310 stainless steel I-beam section, a structural shape with an I-shaped cross-section, hot-rolled and not further worked. As a shape or section of stainless steel, it is not a flat-rolled product or wire, and is classified under the 'other bars and rods' provision of heading 72.22.
316L Stainless Steel U-Channel Section
316L stainless steel U-channel section, a U-shaped profile hot-rolled from stainless steel and not further worked. It is a shape or section of stainless steel, not a flat-rolled product or wire, and falls under the 'other bars and rods' provision of heading 72.22.
321 Stainless Steel Square Section Bar
321 stainless steel square section bar, a solid bar with a square cross-section, hot-rolled and not further worked. It is not a flat-rolled product (thickness exceeds one-tenth of width) and not wire (not in coils), so it qualifies as an 'other bar or rod' of stainless steel under heading 72.22.
409 Stainless Steel Flat Strip Bar
409 stainless steel flat strip bar, a flat-rolled product with a rectangular cross-section where thickness exceeds one-tenth of width, supplied in straight lengths. It is not a flat-rolled product of heading 72.09 (as it is not in coils) and not wire, so it is classified as an 'other bar or rod' of stainless steel under heading 72.22.