AISI 304 Hot-Rolled Stainless Steel Coil Rod from China
Hot-rolled stainless steel bars and rods in irregularly wound coils, featuring a circular cross section with diameter less than 14 mm, containing approximately 2% nickel by weight. Classified under HTS 7221.00.0017 as it meets the criteria for stainless steel hot-rolled in coils, other types, circular section under 14 mm, and less than 8% nickel. Commonly used in manufacturing fasteners and wire forms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
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Import Tips
• Verify nickel content via certified mill test reports (MTRs) to confirm <8% for this subheading; exceedance shifts to other nickel-bearing categories
• Ensure proper documentation of hot-rolled condition and coil form; cold-drawn equivalents require different HTS classification
• Avoid common pitfalls like rust discoloration claims—no duty allowance per Chapter 72 notes