VAR 304 Stainless Steel Hexagonal Bar

Austenitic 304 stainless steel hexagonal bar via vacuum arc remelting process, providing excellent corrosion resistance and forgeability. Classified HTS 7222.30.00.01 for electroslag or vacuum arc remelted stainless steel other bars/rods. Used in fasteners and architectural fittings.

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.

7222.11.00Same rate: 35%

If standard hot-rolled hexagonal profile

Non-remelted hot-rolled stainless bars of hexagonal cross-section use 7222.11.20.

7222Same rate: 35%

If polished or ground finish

Any polishing/burnishing constitutes 'further worked' moving to cold-finished category 7222.50.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document VAR process with melt history; measure hexagonal dimensions accurately for customs; avoid surface treatments that trigger 'further worked' reclassification per Chapter notes

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