Nitronic 50 Stainless Steel Cold-Formed Bar 80mm from China
Cold-formed Nitronic 50 (XM-19) stainless steel bar containing 12% nickel, with 80 mm circular cross-section (18-152.4 mm range). HTS 7222.20.00.64 applies to these cold-finished, nickel-bearing (8-24%) stainless bars not further worked. Used in high-stress 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
• Ensure no 'further worked' treatments like coating per chapter notes; certify exact nickel percentage via lab analysis; bundle in quantities matching commercial invoices to prevent set classification