Hot-Drawn 409 Stainless Steel Square Rod
Half-inch square rod from 409 grade stainless steel (under 1% nickel), hot-drawn for exhaust system components and muffler parts. Remains in hot-worked state without polishing or coating. Meets HTS criteria for other stainless bars with low nickel content.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If higher nickel ferritic grades
Grades exceeding 8% Ni shift to separate subheading within same hot-rolled heading.
If forged rather than rolled/extruded
Forged bars classify under 7214.91, distinct from hot-rolled/hot-drawn products.
If considered 'other bars and rods, not further worked'
Different stainless steel types or processing may route to Chapter 72 heading 7225.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify at entry with nickel analysis per US Note (a) guidelines
• Segregate from tool steels to avoid Chapter note confusion
• Check for deformations that might classify as reinforcing bars
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