SAE 1541 CHQ Steel Hot-Rolled Coil from Germany
High-manganese SAE 1541 alloy steel in CHQ form, hot-rolled into irregularly wound coils for cold heading fasteners per statistical note 6. Provides excellent upset resistance. HTS 7227.90.6010 for other alloy CHQ steel rods.
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
• Submit affidavits confirming no further working beyond hot-rolling per chapter definition
• Test for high-strength steel specs to avoid overlap with specialized alloy categories