316L Stainless Steel Primary Ingots from Germany
Low-carbon variant (316L) stainless steel ingots cast for corrosion-resistant applications in marine/chemical industries. Falls under HTS 7218.10.00.00 as stainless steel primary forms, unmachined and without surface treatments like phosphatizing.
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
• Certify molybdenum content (2-3%) via spectrographic analysis for proper stainless classification; Avoid entries with any cladding or coating to stay in primary forms; Use NAICS codes for steel manufacturing in documentation