AISI 304 Hot-Rolled Stainless Steel Round Bar from Germany
AISI 304 grade stainless steel round bar, hot-rolled with circular cross-section under 152.4 mm diameter and less than 8% nickel content (typically 8-10.5% but certified under threshold). Used in structural applications requiring corrosion resistance. Classifies under 7222.11.0057 as hot-rolled bars not further worked with specified dimensions and composition.
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
• Provide mill test certificates confirming <8% nickel content and hot-rolled status to avoid reclassification
• Verify cross-sectional dimension <152.4mm; larger bars shift to different subheading
• No duty reduction for surface rust per Chapter 72 notes; ensure proper packaging