Type 321 Stainless Steel Stabilized Rectangle Slab 245 cm² from Germany
Titanium-stabilized Type 321 stainless steel rectangular slab (245 cm²) for welded exhaust systems. Meets HTS 7218.91.0030 criteria: stainless per Chapter notes, rectangular <4:1 ratio, 232+ cm² area, primary form. Prevents carbide precipitation during welding.
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
• Document titanium addition (5x C content) distinguishing from Type 304 for proper alloy classification
• Confirm no artificial oxidation or metal coating that would constitute 'further working'