AISI 439 Hot-Rolled Stainless Wire Rod from China
AISI 439 stainless steel hot-rolled rods in coils, circular cross section <14 mm, containing less than 0.5% nickel. Precisely classified in HTS 7221.00.0017 as stainless steel, hot-rolled in irregular coils, other category, small diameter, low nickel content. Suited for tubing and architectural applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 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
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use independent lab assays if mill certs lack precise nickel quantification to prevent CBP disputes
• Document hot-rolled origin—further processing like annealing may qualify as 'further worked'
• Beware bulk vs retail packaging; no impact here but sets precedent for assembled products