Large Diameter 316L Stainless Steel Hot-Rolled Rod from China
Hot-drawn 316L stainless steel rod, 180 mm diameter, with 2.5% nickel content for corrosion-resistant structural applications. Classified under HTS 7222.11.00.82 due to circular cross-section exceeding 152.4 mm, hot-rolled/not further worked status, and nickel below 8% threshold.
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
• Submit chemical analysis report verifying exact nickel percentage to customs for subheading verification
• Confirm product remains in as-rolled condition without grinding or pickling to maintain hot-rolled classification
• Declare uniform circular cross-section; elliptical tolerances may trigger 'other' classification scrutiny