High-Carbon 0.60% Steel Slabs for Spring Wire from Germany
Rectangular semifinished steel slabs containing 0.60% carbon, with width at least four times thickness, used to produce spring wire rod. Falls under HTS 7207.20.00.45 for ≥0.25% carbon nonalloy steel semifinished products meeting exact dimensional and form criteria. No alloying elements beyond base iron-carbon composition.
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
• Segregate high-carbon billets from low-carbon during storage/transport to prevent mix-up errors
• Certify absence of 'further worked' treatments like phosphatizing per Chapter note definitions
• For high-volume imports, consider binding ruling on consistent product specs to avoid exam delays