Low-Nickel 304L Hot-Rolled Wire Rod Coil from Japan
304L variant stainless steel with optimized low nickel (<4%) hot-rolled in irregular coils, circular <14 mm diameter. Classifies under HTS 7221.00.0017 for stainless steel hot-rolled rod coils meeting size and composition criteria. Common feedstock for marine hardware.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Batch-test for exact nickel % as 304L variants border the 8% threshold
• Avoid uncoiling during transit—damaged coils risk reclassification as straight lengths
• Include end-use statements if applying for exemptions, though not typical for this HTS