17-4 PH Stainless Alloy Steel Round Bar from China
Precipitation-hardening 17-4 PH stainless alloy steel round bar, hot-rolled for aerospace fasteners and valves. Although containing 17% chromium, classified as 'other alloy steel' bar under 7228.60.60.00 when not cold-formed, distinguishing from basic stainless categories. Heat-treated condition H1150 standard.
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
• PH grades may border stainless classification; provide detailed chemistry certs showing precipitation-hardening treatment
• Avoid rust/discoloration claims at entry per chapter note—no duty allowance for surface conditions
• Document as 'not cold-formed' explicitly in commercial invoice for smooth CBP processing