304 Stainless Steel Billets from Germany
Cylindrical or square primary cast forms of grade 304 stainless steel, used as input for extrusion or forging. HTS 7218.10.00.00 covers these as 'other primary forms' of stainless steel before hot-rolling into usable shapes. Not further worked per chapter definition (no polishing or coating).
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
• Include chemical analysis reports confirming 18% chromium/8% nickel composition; Weight and dimensions must match primary form criteria (not semi-finished); Beware of rust discoloration—no duty allowance per chapter note