SMO 254 Hot-Rolled Super Austenitic Stainless Plate 16mm from Germany
SMO 254 (6Mo) super austenitic stainless hot-rolled plate, 16mm thick x 2500mm wide, extreme corrosion resistance for desalination plants. HTS 7219.21.00 classification: stainless steel flat-rolled product, hot-rolled only, thickness exceeding 10mm, width ≥600mm, not coiled.
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
• Document high molybdenum content but verify fits stainless steel definition (Cr 20%)
• Confirm mill finish only; any coating disqualifies from hot-rolled category
• Pre-clear with customs if super-austenitic grades raise alloy questions