430 Stainless Steel Hexagonal Rod from China

Hexagonal rod in 430 stainless steel grade with <0.5% nickel content and cross-sections exceeding 152.4 mm, used in architectural trim. HTS 7222.30.00.82 covers this as 'other bars and rods' of low-nickel stainless, excluding angles/shapes/sections.

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

Submit heat analysis reports confirming chromium >10.5% for stainless status and nickel <8%

Label shipments clearly distinguishing bars/rods from angles/shapes to prevent CBP reclassification

Check for Section 232 tariffs on steel; low-nickel grades may qualify for exemptions with proper docs