321 Stainless Steel Large Diameter Cold Rod 155mm from Mexico
Type 321 stainless steel cold-formed round rod with 9-12% nickel, 155mm diameter circular section. Classifies under HTS 7222.20.0069 as cold-finished stainless steel bar exceeding minimum diameter with mid-range nickel content. Used in aircraft exhaust systems.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
50%
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
9903.05.900%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
• Aerospace importers should include heat treatment records proving cold-formed state
• Verify cross-section remains circular (no deformation) for accurate 7222.20 classification