Tin-Plated Carbon Steel Rounds from Germany
Hot-rolled round bars of nonalloy carbon steel with tin coating, used in manufacturing chains and fasteners. HTS 7215.90.10.00 covers other nonalloy steel rods/bars plated with metal (tin qualifies) and not cold-formed. Chapter note confirms metal coating includes tin plating.
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
• Submit chemical analysis proving nonalloy status (< specified alloy elements per chapter notes)
• Document hot-rolling process; round bars often scrutinized for cold-drawing evidence
• Tin coating uniformity certificates prevent disputes over 'substantial coating' requirements