XM-29 Stainless Steel Plate from Germany
High-molybdenum austenitic stainless plate (approx 3% Mo, 1.2% Ni) in widths >=600 mm. Classified HTS 7219.90.00.20 for its flat-rolled stainless nature and exact Mo (1.5-5%)/Ni (>0.5%) profile. Used in pollution control and desalination.
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
• Pre-verify alloy with US importer records to match prior rulings
• Document as not heat-resisting or tool steel per notes
• Prepare for gauge/thickness disputes affecting duty