AISI 304 Stainless Steel Round Bar

A round bar made from AISI 304 stainless steel, containing approximately 2% nickel by weight and with a diameter of 25 mm (less than 152.4 mm cross-section). Classified under HTS 7222.30.00.22 as other bars and rods of stainless steel with less than 8% nickel. Not further worked beyond basic hot-rolling.

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.

7222.30.00Same rate: 35%

If polished or further worked

Further worked stainless steel bars (polishing, coating) fall under the 'further worked' subheading per Chapter 72 notes.

7214.91.00Same rate: 35%

If not stainless steel

Bars without minimum chromium for stainless steel classification go to Chapter 72 iron/steel bars.

7222.40Lower: 10% vs 35%

If containing 8% or more nickel

Higher nickel alloy stainless bars are classified separately from low-nickel stainless steel.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain mill test certificate confirming nickel content below 8% and exact dimensions; declare cross-sectional dimension accurately to avoid reclassification; check for any further working like polishing which moves to 7222.30.00.70