Precision Cold-Rolled Steel Shim Stock from Germany
Thin cold-rolled nonalloy steel sheets under 600mm wide, used as shim stock for machinery alignment. Not further worked beyond cold-reduction, providing gauge accuracy. Classified under HTS 7211.29.60.80 other category.
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
• Document precise thickness tolerances critical for shim applications
• Distinguish from razor blade steel per note (d) specs
• Ensure no heat-resisting alloy elements per note (g)