Duplex 2205 Low-Nickel Hot-Rolled Wire Rod from Germany
Duplex 2205 stainless with <5% nickel hot-rolled in irregular coils, circular <14 mm. Fits HTS 7221.00.0017 stainless steel criteria for hot-rolled bars/rods in coils, other, small diameter, low Ni. For offshore piping and pressure vessels.
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
• Duplex grades require ferrite/austenite balance certs alongside composition
• Prevent surface rust—Chapter 72 denies allowances for pre-entry discoloration
• Quota monitoring essential for stainless steel under trade remedy actions