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U.S. imports of stainless steel bars & rods, cold-formed or cold-finished (HS 722220) totaled $24.8M in April 2026, traded with 24 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCold-drawing, cold-rolling, and cold-finishing impart tighter dimensional tolerances, improved surface finish, and enhanced mechanical properties to stainless steel bar and rod — characteristics demanded by precision machining, medical device, and semiconductor equipment manufacturers. Italy and Taiwan are the leading US suppliers, with Germany and Spain also significant. The US schedule is notably granular, subdividing by nickel content, maximum circular cross-section diameter (with breakpoints at 18 mm and 152.4 mm), and production method including ESR/VAR grades (7222200001) and high-nickel alloys (7222200006).
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Mill test certificates (MTCs) should explicitly state the finishing process — cold-drawn, cold-rolled, or cold-finished — along with the final dimensional tolerances achieved. CBP may request this documentation to confirm classification under 722220 versus the hot-worked headings 722211 or 722219. Tolerances tighter than standard hot-roll tolerances are a practical indicator of cold-finishing.
The US tariff lines under 722220 use 18 mm as the lower diameter breakpoint for circular cross-section material, with separate lines for under 18 mm (7222200041, 7222200043), 18 mm to 152.4 mm (7222200062, 7222200064), and 152.4 mm and above (7222200067, 7222200069), each further split by nickel content. This granularity reflects the distinct market segments — small-diameter precision bar versus large-diameter machining stock — and affects applicable duty rates.
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