Hot-Rolled 304 Stainless Steel Plate 12mm Thick from Germany
A large-format hot-rolled plate of 304 stainless steel, measuring 12mm thick and over 1880mm wide, not further worked beyond hot-rolling and not in coils. It falls under HTS 7219.21.00.60 due to its stainless steel composition, hot-rolled state, thickness exceeding 10mm, and exceptional width exceeding 1880mm.
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 thickness and width measurements exceed HTS thresholds; obtain mill test certificates confirming stainless steel grade and hot-rolled status
• Watch for 'further worked' treatments like polishing that shift classification
• No duty allowance for pre-entry rust per Chapter 72 notes