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
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
• 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)