A353 Grade Ni-Ni Alloy Steel Plate for Low-Temperature Service from Germany
ASTM A353 nickel-alloyed steel plate (9% nickel) over 600 mm wide for cryogenic applications like LNG tanks. HTS 7225.99.0090 covers this as other flat-rolled alloy steel not fitting tool steel, electrical, or other specific categories. High nickel qualifies as alloy steel.
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
• Critical nickel content certification required; test reports must show ≥8.5% Ni
• Distinguish from stainless (Chapter 72 note excludes >10.5% Cr)
• Confirm hot-rolled condition; normalized/tempered doesn't count as further working