Hot-Rolled Stainless Steel Round Bar 12% Nickel from China
A hot-rolled round bar made from stainless steel alloy containing 12% nickel by weight, not further worked beyond hot-rolling. This falls under HTS 7222.19.00.54 due to its nickel content between 8-24%, hot-rolled form, and classification as other bars and rods of stainless steel. Commonly used in marine and chemical processing equipment for corrosion resistance.
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
• Obtain mill test certificates verifying nickel content (8-24%) and stainless steel composition to avoid reclassification
• Ensure documentation confirms 'not further worked' status (no polishing, coating, or other treatments per Chapter 72 notes)