Cold-Finished 304 Stainless Steel Round Bar

A cold-formed round bar made from 304 stainless steel grade, containing approximately 8-10% nickel but classified here based on specific import declarations for less than 8% nickel content. It is not further worked beyond cold-finishing, fitting HTS 7222.20.0071 for stainless steel bars with low nickel. Used in structural applications requiring corrosion resistance.

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 containing 8% or more nickel

Stainless steel bars shift to this subheading when nickel content meets or exceeds 8% threshold per statistical breakout.

7214.91.00Same rate: 35%

If not stainless steel

Bars of alloy steel but without sufficient chromium (min 10.5%) for stainless classification fall under Chapter 72 heading 7214.

7222.30.00Same rate: 35%

If further worked like polished

Cold-finished bars subjected to polishing or coating become 'further worked' per Chapter 72 notes, moving to 7222.30.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide mill test certificates confirming nickel content below 8% by weight and stainless steel composition to avoid reclassification

Ensure documentation specifies cold-formed or cold-finished state without further surface treatments like coating or polishing

Verify exact alloy grade as 304 typically exceeds 8% nickel; common pitfall is misdeclaration leading to higher duties under 7222.20.0070