439 Stainless Steel Round Rod

Grade 439 ferritic stainless round rod, nickel-free (<0.5%), with diameter >152.4 mm for exhaust system fabrication. HTS 7222.30.00.82 applies to these large, low-nickel stainless bars/rods.

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.

7214.20.00Same rate: 35%

If concrete reinforcing per note (c)

Bars with indentations/ribs/deformations for concrete reinforcement classify differently.

7222Same rate: 35%

If high-strength steel per note (a)

Specific yield strength and thickness criteria for high-strength steel have separate provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use EN/UNS material certifications to prove stainless alloy status and exact nickel percentage

Photographically document cross-sectional measurements for audit-proof declarations

Separate from smaller rods in same shipment to maintain correct statistical suffix reporting

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AISI 304L Stainless Steel Round Bar

A round bar made from AISI 304L stainless steel with less than 8% nickel content, featuring a maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeding 152.4 mm. Classified under HTS 7222.30.00.82 as other bars and rods of stainless steel, not angles/shapes/sections, due to its circular cross-section and alloy composition meeting the nickel limit. Commonly used in structural applications requiring corrosion resistance.

409 Stainless Steel Square Bar

Square bar of grade 409 ferritic stainless steel containing under 8% nickel (typically <1%), with cross-sectional dimensions up to 200 mm. Fits HTS 7222.30.00.82 as other stainless steel bars (not angles/shapes), distinguished by large size and low-nickel composition for automotive exhaust applications.

430 Stainless Steel Hexagonal Rod

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.

17-4 PH Stainless Steel Flat Bar

Precipitation-hardening 17-4 PH flat bar with approximately 4% nickel content and thickness/width exceeding 152.4 mm max dimension. Classified in HTS 7222.30.00.82 for low-nickel stainless bars used in aerospace components.

AISI 410 Stainless Steel Bar Stock

Martensitic AISI 410 stainless bar stock with minimal nickel (<1%) and large 6-inch (152.4+ mm) cross-section for valve shafts. Falls under HTS 7222.30.00.82 as other low-nickel stainless bars.