Low-Nickel 304L Hot-Rolled Wire Rod Coil from Germany
304L variant stainless steel with optimized low nickel (<4%) hot-rolled in irregular coils, circular <14 mm diameter. Classifies under HTS 7221.00.0017 for stainless steel hot-rolled rod coils meeting size and composition criteria. Common feedstock for marine hardware.
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
• Batch-test for exact nickel % as 304L variants border the 8% threshold
• Avoid uncoiling during transit—damaged coils risk reclassification as straight lengths
• Include end-use statements if applying for exemptions, though not typical for this HTS