AISI 304 Stainless Steel Strip for Appliances from Germany

Flat-rolled stainless steel strip of AISI 304 grade, width 500 mm, thickness 0.8 mm, containing 8-10.5% nickel and 18-20% chromium. Classified under HTS 7220.90.0015 as a flat-rolled product of stainless steel less than 600 mm wide, not elsewhere specified, with nickel content between 0.5% and 24%. Used primarily for fabricating kitchen appliance panels and trim.

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

Obtain mill test certificates verifying stainless steel composition, especially nickel (0.5-24%) and chromium content to confirm HTS 7220.90.0015 classification

Ensure accurate width measurement (<600 mm) and declare as 'not further worked' if only basic hot/cold-rolled; polished strips may shift to 7220.11 or 7220.12

Avoid common pitfall of misclassifying as tool steel if alloy exceeds chapter note (e) limits; standard 304 grade stays here