Hot-Rolled 304 Stainless Steel Round Bar from Canada
A 1-inch diameter round bar made from 304 grade stainless steel, containing approximately 8-10% nickel but certified under this subheading for specific low-nickel batch variants under 8%. It is hot-rolled and not further worked, used in structural applications like machinery frames. Falls under HTS 7222.19.0052 due to its hot-rolled form and nickel content specification.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain mill test certificate verifying nickel content below 8% by weight to avoid reclassification
• Ensure documentation specifies hot-rolled, not cold-finished process
• Watch for rust discoloration—no duty allowance per Chapter 72 notes