AISI 321 Austenitic Stainless Steel Round Bar from China

AISI 321 stainless steel round bar with 12% nickel content, maximum cross-sectional dimension over 152.4 mm, used in high-temperature applications like aircraft exhaust systems. Classified under HTS 7222.30.00.84 due to its stainless steel composition, bar form, large cross-section, and nickel content between 8-24% by weight.

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 certificates verifying nickel content between 8-24% and stainless steel composition; ensure accurate measurement of maximum cross-sectional dimension; declare as 'other bars' not hot-rolled to avoid Chapter 72 heading 72.14 misclassification