Low-Nickel 439 Stainless Steel Round Bar from China
439 ferritic stainless round bar (<0.5% Ni), hot-drawn 50mm diameter circular cross-section for appliance trim. Corrosion-resistant without molybdenum. Under 7222.11.0057 for size/composition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'hot-rolled stainless bar' per HTS description
• Sample testing recommended for nickel verification at high-volume ports
• Avoid mixed shipments with higher nickel grades to prevent commingling issues