VAR Inconel 718 Equivalent Stainless Rod from China
Vacuum arc remelted high-strength stainless rod similar to Inconel 718 chemistry, hot-extruded for gas turbine blades. Under HTS 7222.19.00.01 as other stainless bars/rods via VAR, not further worked. Delivers creep resistance at high temperatures.
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
• Verify alloy remains 'stainless steel' (10.5%+ Cr); high-Ni may tempt 72.25 superalloy classification
• Document hot-extruded state; any cold drawing shifts to 7222.40 or 7225
• Aerospace end-use may trigger ITAR—check export controls beyond tariff