Hot-Rolled 420 Stainless Steel Rod from China
5/8-inch round rod of 420 stainless steel (<1% Ni), hot-rolled for cutlery blanks and tooling. Unfinished surface confirms not further worked status. Low nickel martensitic grade suits this HTS classification.
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
• Test certs must exclude tool steel definitions from US Notes (e)
• Declare as stainless to avoid Chapter 72 heading 7214
• Monitor for minimum yield if resembling high-strength steel