An irregularly wound coil lacks the uniform, concentric layering of a precision coil; the turns are random and overlapping. If a stainless bar or rod coil is precision-wound or oscillate-wound, it may fall outside this heading and require reclassification under the bars and rods NESOI heading.

Yes. Hot-rolled stainless steel bars and rods in coils are subject to Section 232 tariffs on steel imports. Importers should verify the current measure status and any country-specific exclusions or quota arrangements at the time of entry.