Hot-Extruded 316L Stainless Steel Flat Bar from China

Flat rectangular bar of 316L molybdenum-bearing stainless steel produced via hot extrusion, not further worked. Classified in HTS 7222.19.00 for other hot-rolled/hot-drawn/extruded stainless bars/rods, distinguished from angles/shapes or cold-worked products. Ideal for marine and chemical processing equipment.

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

Provide evidence of hot-extrusion process and no further working (e.g

no polishing per Chapter 72 'further worked' note) in entry docs

Label with exact dimensions and grade to prevent reclassification as 'shapes and sections' if width/thickness ratio exceeds bar norms