Monel 400 Hexagonal Bar High-Nickel Alloy from China
Monel 400 hexagonal bar with 63-70% nickel and copper for seawater resistance, classified as high-nickel alloy steel bars under HTS 7222.30.00.12. Hot-rolled shape suitable for marine hardware, valves, and pump shafts. Excludes further working like polishing.
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
• Verify 'high-nickel' via US note chemical specs; Monel typically qualifies with >60% Ni
• Document as 'other bars and rods' not angles/shapes to match 7222.30 hierarchy
• Package to prevent surface damage, as chapter prohibits duty allowances for rust