Vacuum Arc Remelted Duplex 2205 Stainless Rod from China
VAR remelted duplex 2205 stainless rod for offshore oil platform fasteners, hot-rolled. Classified HTS 7222.19.00.01 as vacuum arc remelted stainless bars not further worked. Combines austenitic/ferritic properties for stress corrosion resistance.
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
• Duplex requires dual-phase cert; VAR common for sour service applications
• Prevent misclass as razor blade steel 72 note (d)—wrong alloy/form
• Bulk packaging ok; retail sets would change but unlikely for bars