AISI 304L Stainless Steel Round Bar from Germany
A round bar made from AISI 304L stainless steel with less than 8% nickel content, featuring a maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeding 152.4 mm. Classified under HTS 7222.30.00.82 as other bars and rods of stainless steel, not angles/shapes/sections, due to its circular cross-section and alloy composition meeting the nickel limit. Commonly used in structural applications requiring 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
• Verify chemical composition certificate confirming <8% nickel to avoid reclassification under higher nickel headings
• Ensure mill test reports document maximum cross-sectional dimension >152.4 mm for proper statistical reporting
• Watch for 'further worked' treatments like polishing that could shift to 7222.40 subheadings