Hot-Rolled Stainless Steel Round Bar 12% Nickel from Germany
A hot-rolled round bar made from stainless steel alloy containing 12% nickel by weight, not further worked beyond hot-rolling. This falls under HTS 7222.19.00.54 due to its nickel content between 8-24%, hot-rolled form, and classification as other bars and rods of stainless steel. Commonly used in marine and chemical processing equipment for corrosion resistance.
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
• Obtain mill test certificates verifying nickel content (8-24%) and stainless steel composition to avoid reclassification
• Ensure documentation confirms 'not further worked' status (no polishing, coating, or other treatments per Chapter 72 notes)