VAR Inconel 718 Equivalent Stainless Rod from Germany
Vacuum arc remelted high-strength stainless rod similar to Inconel 718 chemistry, hot-extruded for gas turbine blades. Under HTS 7222.19.00.01 as other stainless bars/rods via VAR, not further worked. Delivers creep resistance at high temperatures.
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
• Verify alloy remains 'stainless steel' (10.5%+ Cr); high-Ni may tempt 72.25 superalloy classification
• Document hot-extruded state; any cold drawing shifts to 7222.40 or 7225
• Aerospace end-use may trigger ITAR—check export controls beyond tariff