Nitronic 50 Stainless Steel Round Rod from China
Nitronic 50 (XM-19) austenitic stainless round rod with 11-14% nickel, diameter 35mm. Classifies to HTS 7222.30.00.24 as other stainless rods 8-<24% Ni, <152.4mm section. Used for valve stems in marine environments.
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
• Nitronic grades need galling resistance test data for proper end-use validation
• Cross-check if high Mn content (>8%) triggers alternative alloy note considerations
• Declare exact heat treatment condition (annealed vs aged) in entry docs