4340 Hot-Rolled Alloy Steel Rod Coil from Germany
Nickel-chromium-molybdenum 4340 alloy steel hot-rolled into bars and rods wound in irregular coils for aircraft landing gear and shafts. Falls under 7227.90.60 as other alloy steel, hot-rolled in coils, distinguished from stainless (Ch.72 note 1) and not further worked.
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
• Use FDA/ASME-traceable documentation for alloy verification; common error is declaring as carbon steel
• Avoid bulk packaging that obscures coil irregularity; provide unpacking instructions if needed
• Monitor AD/CVD orders on certain alloy steel from specific countries like China