409 Stainless Steel Automotive Strip from Germany
Ferritic 409 stainless flat-rolled strip under 600 mm wide, used in exhaust systems, not further worked. Fits HTS 7220.90.0080 as other stainless steel flat products.
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
• Automotive end-use irrelevant for HTS; classify by material/process only
• Ensure width certification; automotive suppliers often slit to exact specs <600mm
• Maintain coil integrity to avoid damage claims rejection per chapter rust note