Cold-Drawn 409 Stainless Steel Square Rod

Cold-drawn square rod of 409 stainless steel, a ferritic grade with negligible nickel (<0.5%), precisely matching HTS 7222.20.0071 for low-nickel stainless bars not further worked. Commonly used in exhaust systems and structural components.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7222.20.00Same rate: 35%

If higher nickel alloys like 316

Austenitic grades like 316 with >8% nickel classify under the higher nickel statistical breakout.

7215.50.00Same rate: 35%

If further worked

Chapter notes define 'further worked' (e.g., coated); such bars move to 7222.30 or 7222.40.

7228.50Lower: 10% vs 35%

If tool steel grade

If meeting U.S. note (e) tool steel composition, classifies under 7228 for alloy tool steel bars.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit affidavits or lab tests confirming nickel below 8% and cold-drawn process to comply with statistical suffix

Avoid bundling with further worked items; separate packaging prevents reclassification