VAR 304 Stainless Steel Hexagonal Bar from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
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
• Document VAR process with melt history; measure hexagonal dimensions accurately for customs; avoid surface treatments that trigger 'further worked' reclassification per Chapter notes