Cold-Formed Silico-Manganese Steel Square Rod from Germany
Square-profile rod cold-formed from silico-manganese alloy for use in shafts and fasteners requiring wear resistance. Precisely classified in 7228.20.5000 for cold-formed silico-manganese steel bars and rods, excluding concrete reinforcing types.
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
• Mill certificates must specify cold-forming and alloy per Chapter 72 definitions
• Avoid declaring with further treatments like polishing, which constitutes 'further worked' per notes
• Watch for diameter confusion with wire rod headings if under 5mm