Cold-Drawn 316L Stainless Steel Flat Bar from Germany
316L stainless steel flat bar cold-drawn to achieve tight tolerances and enhanced strength, ideal for marine and chemical environments. Classified under HTS 7222.20.00 because it is stainless steel not further worked than cold-finished, excluding any cladding or enameling. The low carbon content improves weldability.
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
• Include chemical analysis certificates proving 316L composition to prevent reclassification
• Document cold-drawing process to differentiate from extruded shapes
• Check for rust or discoloration at entry; no duty allowance per Chapter 72 note