Hot-Drawn 409 Stainless Steel Square Rod from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
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
9903.05.900%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
• 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