Cold-Finished 304 Stainless Steel Round Bar from Japan

A cold-finished round bar made from 304 stainless steel with less than 8% nickel content (typically 8-10.5% but classified here based on certification), featuring a circular cross-section over 152.4 mm in diameter and not further worked beyond cold-forming. It falls under HTS 7222.20.0067 as other bars and rods of stainless steel, cold-formed, circular, large diameter, and low nickel per U.S. notes. Commonly used in structural applications requiring corrosion resistance.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

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

Import Tips

Certify exact nickel content at entry to confirm <8% threshold per U.S

Chapter 72 notes; provide mill test certificates showing composition and cold-finishing process

Avoid misclassification by verifying no further working like polishing

Watch for partial rust allowances prohibited under Chapter notes