Nitronic 50 Austenitic Stainless Steel Square Bar from Japan
Nitronic 50 (XM-19) stainless steel square bar containing 12-14% nickel with cross-section exceeding 152.4 mm, valued for galling resistance in marine hardware. Classified under HTS 7222.30.00.84 for large stainless steel bars with 8-24% nickel.
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 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
• Verify not qualifying as high-strength steel per US note (a); maintain chain of custody for composition certificates; avoid misdeclaration as angles/shapes