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Custom 8% Nickel Hot-Rolled Stainless Coil Rod from China

Stainless steel alloy with minimum 8% nickel content, hot-rolled into <14 mm diameter circular rods in irregular coils for aerospace fasteners. HTS 7221.00.00.18 designation reflects lower-end nickel range (8-<24%), stainless properties, and precise physical form. Balances cost and corrosion performance.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

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
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

Import Tips

Critical to have entry certified nickel analysis; below 8% shifts out of this subheading

Measure diameter precisely; tolerances can affect 7221.00.00.18 vs adjacent codes

For bulk imports, segregate by exact alloy to prevent commingling classification issues