AISI 304 Stainless Steel Round Bar from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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
Import Tips
• 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