Alloy Steel Hot-Rolled Shim Stock for Machinery from Germany
Thin hot-rolled alloy steel sheets used as shim stock in industrial machinery alignment, width less than 300 mm and under 4.75 mm thick. Classed in 7226.91.80.00 for hot-rolled, not further worked alloy steel of narrow width.
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
• Provide gauge charts correlating thickness to <4.75mm; customs often re-gauge thin products
• Ensure invoice specifies 'hot-rolled only' to avoid 'further worked' scrutiny like burnishing
• Test for alloy status if manganese/silicon levels borderline; may shift to carbon steel headings