7221.00.00.18/AISI 321 Hot-Rolled Stainless Steel Coil Rod/China

AISI 321 Hot-Rolled Stainless Steel Coil Rod from China

Hot-rolled stainless steel bars and rods in irregularly wound coils with circular cross section under 14 mm diameter, containing 12-14% nickel for improved corrosion resistance. Classified under HTS 7221.00.00.18 due to specific nickel content between 8-24%, hot-rolled form, and small diameter coil configuration. Used in automotive exhaust systems and chemical processing equipment.

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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)

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Import Tips

• Provide mill test certificates verifying nickel content (8-24% by weight) and exact diameter under 14 mm to avoid reclassification

• Ensure documentation confirms hot-rolled in irregularly wound coils, not straightened or further worked per Chapter 72 notes

• Watch for common pitfalls like rust/discoloration; no duty allowance per U.S. note, so inspect prior to entry