Incoloy 825 Cold-Finished Round Bar from Germany
Incoloy 825 is a high-nickel alloy steel (Ni 38-46%, Cr 19.5-23.5%) used for its excellent corrosion resistance in harsh environments. This cold-finished round bar falls under HTS 7228.50.50.05 as it is not further worked beyond cold-forming and qualifies as high-nickel alloy steel per Chapter 72 notes. Commonly used in chemical processing equipment and marine applications.
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 mill test certificates confirming high-nickel alloy composition (typically >30% Ni) to verify classification under 7228.50.50.05
• Ensure documentation specifies 'cold-finished' status with no further surface treatments like coating or polishing to avoid reclassification