Hot-Rolled AISI 4340 Low Alloy Steel Sheet from Germany
Hot-rolled sheet of nickel-chromium-molybdenum steel (AISI 4340), 3.5 mm thick, 900 mm wide, supplied flat not in coils. Falls under HTS 7225.40.70.00 for other alloy steel, hot-rolled not further worked, width ≥600 mm, thickness <4.75 mm.
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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare exact chemical analysis to confirm 'other alloy steel' status excluding tool steel or high-strength specs
• Document hot-rolling process and confirm no coil form at time of import
• Avoid common pitfall of rust/discoloration claims—no duty allowance per Chapter 72 note