AISI 317 Hot-Rolled Stainless Steel Wire Rod Coil from Japan
Molybdenum-enhanced stainless with 11-15% nickel, supplied as hot-rolled <14 mm diameter rods in coils for chemical industry fasteners. Matches HTS 7221.00.00.18 criteria: 8-24% Ni, circular, small diameter hot-rolled stainless coils. Provides excellent pitting resistance.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Prepare detailed packing lists specifying coil weight, diameter, and Ni analysis to facilitate entry
• Beware of partial rust; no duty reduction allowed per Chapter note on discoloration
• If imported in sets with fittings, may classify as 7326 articles vs raw rod