Steel Billet Ingots from Germany
Rectangular steel ingots, typically 100-150mm square cross-section, produced by continuous casting from molten nonalloy steel for further hot rolling into bars or shapes. Classified under HTS 7206.10.00.00 as primary form ingots of iron and nonalloy steel, excluding those of heading 7203. These are semi-finished products not yet rolled or forged.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
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• Provide mill test certificates verifying nonalloy steel composition (max 0.25% alloy elements). 2
• Ensure documentation distinguishes from scrap or heading 7203 pig iron. 3
• Inspect for rust/discoloration—no duty allowance per Chapter 72 notes