409 Stainless Steel Hot-Rolled Irregular Coil Rod from China
Ferritic 409 stainless steel (11% Cr) hot-rolled into bars/rods in irregularly wound coils for automotive exhaust components. HTS 7221.00.00.75 classification for other hot-rolled stainless coils; economical grade for high-heat oxidation resistance. Not qualifying as razor blade or chipper knife steel per notes.
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
• Certify minimum chromium content for stainless definition; below 10.5% may reclassify
• Inspect coils for irregular winding confirmation vs straight bar imports
• Section 232 steel tariffs may apply - verify product exclusions