Cold-Finished 316 Stainless Steel Round Bar from Canada
A cold-finished round bar made from 316 stainless steel containing approximately 10-14% nickel by weight, not further worked beyond cold-forming. This product falls under HTS 7222.20.00.73 due to its stainless steel composition with 8-24% nickel and cold-finished processing without additional surface treatments. Commonly used in marine and chemical processing equipment for corrosion resistance.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Verify nickel content via mill test certificate to confirm 8-24% range; ensure documentation proves cold-formed only, no further working like polishing
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as hot-rolled, which shifts to 7221