Cold-Finished 316 Stainless Steel Round Bar from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
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