Vacuum Arc Remelted Duplex 2205 Stainless Rod from Germany
VAR remelted duplex 2205 stainless rod for offshore oil platform fasteners, hot-rolled. Classified HTS 7222.19.00.01 as vacuum arc remelted stainless bars not further worked. Combines austenitic/ferritic properties for stress corrosion resistance.
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
• Duplex requires dual-phase cert; VAR common for sour service applications
• Prevent misclass as razor blade steel 72 note (d)—wrong alloy/form
• Bulk packaging ok; retail sets would change but unlikely for bars