Cold-Finished 317 Stainless Steel Square Bar from Germany
Square bar of 317 stainless steel (11-15% nickel) produced by cold-finishing, without additional processing. Under HTS 7222.20.00.73 for 8-24% nickel stainless bars not further worked. Applied in pulp and paper industry equipment.
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
• Mill certificates must specify cold-formed process and Ni analysis; avoid rust/discoloration claims per chapter note
• Common issue: confusing with hot-rolled under 7221