Cold-Finished 304 Stainless Steel Round Bar from China
A 304-grade stainless steel round bar produced by cold-forming or cold-finishing processes, featuring a smooth surface and precise dimensions. It falls under HTS 7222.20.00 as it is a stainless steel bar not further worked beyond cold-finishing, without additional surface treatments like polishing or coating. Commonly used in machinery and structural applications requiring corrosion resistance.
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
• Verify the cold-forming process certification to distinguish from hot-rolled bars under 7222.11
• Provide mill test reports confirming stainless steel composition and no further working like coating
• Avoid misclassification as tool steel if alloy elements exceed definitions in Chapter 72 notes