316L Low-Nickel Hot-Rolled Stainless Round Rod from China

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.

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

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)