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Cold-Finished 316 Stainless Steel Round Bar 12mm from China

A cold-finished round bar made from 316 stainless steel alloy containing approximately 10-14% nickel by weight, with a circular cross-section of 12 mm diameter, less than 18 mm. Classified under HTS 7222.20.0043 as a stainless steel bar not further worked beyond cold-finishing, specifically for alloys with 8-24% nickel content. Used in marine and chemical processing applications due to its 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

Provide mill test certificates verifying nickel content between 8-24% by weight to confirm classification under this subheading

Measure and document maximum circular cross-section to ensure it's under 18 mm; larger dimensions shift to different statistical suffixes

Avoid common pitfalls like classifying cold-rolled bars as hot-rolled, which would move to 7221 headings