316L Stainless Steel Cold-Drawn Rod 12mm Diameter from Germany
Cold-drawn 316L stainless steel rod featuring a 12 mm circular cross-section and under 8% nickel by weight, suitable for marine environments. Classified in HTS 7222.20.0041 for its small diameter stainless steel bars not further worked than cold-finished. Ideal for shafts and fasteners in corrosive settings.
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
• Provide chemical analysis certificates proving <8% Ni and exact dimensions; watch for misdeclaration as hot-rolled which has different rates
• Use proper packaging to prevent surface damage that could trigger 'further worked' scrutiny