Cold-Formed Steel Hinge Pin Stock from Germany
Cold-heading quality wire rod turned to 8 mm diameter bar, <0.25% C nonalloy steel, for door hinge pins. HTS 7215.50.0016 classification for cold-formed bars under 76 mm used in fastener production. Excellent cold heading ductility from low carbon content.
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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify 'cold-heading quality' (CHQ) in documentation to support end-use but maintain bar classification
• Confirm no lubricants/coatings applied beyond cold-drawing lubricant residue
• Invoice must clearly state 'bar stock' not 'wire' to avoid 7213/7215 wire headings