316L Stainless Steel Cold-Drawn Rod 12mm Diameter from China
Cold-drawn 316L stainless steel rod featuring a 12 mm circular cross-section and under 8% nickel by weight, suitable for marine environments. Classified in HTS 7222.20.0041 for its small diameter stainless steel bars not further worked than cold-finished. Ideal for shafts and fasteners in corrosive settings.
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 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
• Provide chemical analysis certificates proving <8% Ni and exact dimensions; watch for misdeclaration as hot-rolled which has different rates
• Use proper packaging to prevent surface damage that could trigger 'further worked' scrutiny