Cold-Drawn 409 Stainless Steel Square Rod from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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
Import Tips
• 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