304 Stainless Steel Hot-Rolled Strip 1mm x 150mm from Germany
Hot-rolled strip of 304 stainless steel with rectangular cross-section, 1mm thick and 150mm wide, meeting the width at least four times thickness criterion (150/1=150>4). Classified under HTS 7218.91.00.60 as a semi-finished stainless steel product, other than square cross-section. Used primarily for further processing into appliances and automotive trim.
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
• Verify exact dimensions and width-to-thickness ratio at entry to confirm 7218.91.00.60 classification; measure uncoiled width precisely
• Provide mill test certificate confirming stainless steel composition (min 10.5% chromium) and austenitic grade like 304
• Avoid rust/discoloration claims as Chapter 72 notes deny duty reductions for pre-entry surface damage