17-4 PH Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steel Bloom from Germany
Rectangular bloom of 17-4 PH stainless alloy steel used in valves and fittings, with chromium ~17% and nickel ~4%. Classified in HTS 7224.90.0075 as other alloy steel semi-finished products, as it does not match specific tool or razor blade steel definitions despite high chromium.
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
• Certify non-tool steel status with composition data; label with heat number for traceability; avoid misdeclaration as Chapter 72 stainless semi-finished (7222) without proper alloy verification