Alloy 5160 Flat Wire for Automotive Leaf Springs from Germany
Chromium-molybdenum 5160 alloy flat wire (1.5mm x 8mm) for leaf spring manufacturing. Classified HTS 7229.90.10.00 as other alloy flat wire, meeting general alloy criteria but not tool/heat-resisting steel notes. Used in suspension systems.
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
• Certify exact alloy 5160 composition and flat cross-section measurements
• Distinguish from round spring wire to maintain flat wire classification
• Declare HTS accurately to avoid assessment under higher-duty spring subheadings