321 Stainless Steel Cold-Finished Round Rod 100mm from China
Cold-finished 321 stabilized stainless steel rod with 9-12% nickel content and 100 mm diameter circular cross-section. Classified in HTS 7222.20.00.64 for cold-formed stainless bars (8-<24% nickel, 18-152.4 mm dimension), not further worked. Common in exhaust systems and welded fabrications.
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
• Document cold-finishing process (not hot-rolled); test for nickel content compliance; beware of rust/discoloration claims as no duty allowance per chapter note