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Hot-Rolled 304 Stainless Steel Plate 12mm Thick from Germany

This is a flat-rolled plate of 304 stainless steel, hot-rolled to a thickness of 12 mm and width of 1500 mm, not further worked beyond hot-rolling and not in coil form. It falls under HTS 7219.21.00.20 as it meets the criteria for stainless steel products over 10 mm thick, width not exceeding 1575 mm, and not further worked than hot-rolled. Commonly used in industrial fabrication requiring corrosion resistance.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify stainless steel composition meets Chapter 72 definitions and provide mill test certificates confirming grade and no further working beyond hot-rolling

Ensure accurate measurement of thickness (>10mm) and width (≤1575mm) with documentation to avoid misclassification to thinner gauges

Watch for rust or discoloration; no duty allowance per Chapter 72 notes—inspect thoroughly before entry