Alloy 20 Flat Rod High-Nickel Stainless from Japan
Alloy 20 (Carpenter 20) flat rod with 32-38% nickel for sulfuric acid resistance, hot-rolled bar under HTS 7222.30.00.12 high-nickel alloy steel. Used in pharmaceutical and food processing equipment.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Chemical analysis must show elevated Ni (>25%) to avoid 7222.19 general category
• Ensure no heat-resisting steel confusion (US note g limits C<0.3%, Cr 4-10.5%)
• Label clearly as 'not further worked' to prevent misclassification