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
9903.05.900%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
• 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