Vacuum Arc Remelted Duplex 2205 Stainless Rod from Japan
Duplex 2205 (S31803) stainless steel rod, vacuum arc remelted, 1-inch circular cross-section, extruded/hot-drawn for offshore applications. HTS 7222.11.00.01 due to remelting process and stainless steel circular bar form.
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
• Document duplex alloy certification (min 22% Cr, 5% Ni) to meet stainless steel requirements
• Declare exact remelting method; misdeclaration as standard hot-rolled leads to audits
• For sets with fittings, classify components separately unless sold as integral set