316L Low-Nickel Hot-Rolled Stainless Round Rod

316L stainless steel round rod variant with adjusted composition <8% nickel, hot-drawn circular cross-section max 100mm. Ideal for marine hardware and chemical processing equipment. Fits 7222.11.0057 as non-further-worked hot-rolled product meeting size and alloy limits.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7222.11.00Same rate: 35%

If with maximum dimension 152.4mm or more

Larger cross-sectional sizes fall into separate statistical breakout within same heading.

7214.91.00Same rate: 35%

If not stainless steel alloy

Non-stainless bars and rods of iron/non-alloy steel use Chapter 72 heading 7214.

7222.40Lower: 10% vs 35%

If sold as angles, shapes, or sections

Non-circular profiles like L-shapes classify under other bars/sections in heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit chemical analysis reports at entry proving nickel below 8% threshold

Avoid coiled forms; straight lengths only for this hot-rolled classification

Check for indentations that could reclassify as concrete reinforcing under US Note (c)

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