430 Stainless Steel Hexagonal Rod from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
50%
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
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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