Chromium Carbide Wear Plates from Germany
Pre-formed plates consisting primarily of chromium carbide overlay on steel backing for chute liners and conveyor wear parts. The functional chromium carbide layer determines classification under HTS 2849.90.20.00. Not considered finished machinery parts.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document carbide layer thickness vs backing; thick overlays stay in 2849
• Avoid classifying as steel articles; carbide is essential character
• May face Section XV steel safeguard measures regardless