AISI 304L Stainless Steel Rectangle Billet from Germany
A semi-finished rectangular billet of AISI 304L low-carbon austenitic stainless steel, with rectangular cross-section where width is less than four times thickness and area under 232 cm², used for hot forging automotive parts. Classified under HTS 7218.91.0015 as other semi-finished stainless steel products of rectangular (not square) cross-section meeting the specified dimensional criteria. Not further worked beyond primary forming.
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
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• Provide mill test certificates verifying stainless steel composition and exact cross-sectional dimensions. 2
• Confirm no 'further working' like polishing per Chapter 72 notes to avoid reclassification. 3
• Watch for rust/discoloration—no duty allowance per U.S
• Note