409 Stainless Steel Hot-Rolled Coil Rod from China
Grade 409 ferritic stainless steel hot-rolled in irregularly wound coils, circular section less than 14 mm diameter, nickel content under 1%. Matches HTS 7221.00.0017 for hot-rolled stainless steel coils, other bars/rods, small diameter, low nickel. Primarily used in exhaust systems and welded structures.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit mill test reports detailing exact Cr/Ni composition to substantiate <8% nickel classification
• Confirm irregularly wound coil packaging; straight lengths classify under different headings like 7222.11
• Monitor for high-strength steel criteria per US Note (a)—may affect quotas or special provisions