Ultra TRIP1180 Transformation Induced Plasticity Steel Plate from Germany
Zinc-coated TRIP steel plate over 600 mm wide, ultra high-strength (1180 MPa) as per statistical note 4 to chapter 72. Falls under HTS 7210.49.0040 for advanced coated nonalloy flat products. Used in high-end automotive crash structures.
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
• Provide tensile test certificates documenting 1180 MPa strength for ultra HSS classification
• Declare plate vs coil form accurately, as both qualify but affect handling
• Comply with Buy America steel certifications if for infrastructure end-use