Electroslag Remelted 304 Stainless Steel Hexagonal Rod from China
High-purity 304 stainless steel hexagonal rod produced by electroslag remelting, cold-finished for precision dimensions. Under HTS 7222.20.00.01 as not further worked stainless steel bars and rods with special remelting. Common in valve stems and pump shafts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
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
• Label shipments clearly with remelt type to prevent classification under general stainless headings
• Conduct pre-shipment inspections for surface condition to confirm no unintended further working