Forging Quality Steel Billet Rectangular from Germany
High-quality rectangular billet of nonalloy steel (<0.25% C), width/thickness <4:1, optimized for precision forging. HTS 7207.12.0010 due to semifinished rectangular non-square form. Used in automotive and machinery parts production.
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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include forging quality certifications but emphasize semifinished status
• Monitor for any cladding or coating that constitutes 'further working' per notes
• Batch by exact dimensions to simplify ratio calculations