High-Strength Hot-Rolled Steel for Wind Turbine Towers from Germany
Flat-rolled nonalloy high-strength steel in hot-rolled coils, thickness exceeding 10 mm, width ≥600 mm, yield strength ≥355 MPa. Not clad, coated, or further worked beyond hot-rolling process. Used for fabricating structural tower sections in utility-scale wind turbine installations.
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
• Maintain traceability documentation from mill to importer proving consistent high-strength steel specifications
• Ensure entry documents specify 'not further worked' status to prevent misclassification to coated/plated headings
• Anticipate additional scrutiny on steel origin documentation due to renewable energy supply chain requirements