17-4 PH Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steel Spring Wire from Germany
17-4 PH (precipitation hardening) alloy steel wire designed for high-strength springs and fasteners, with copper and niobium additions. Falls under HTS 7229.90.90.00 as other alloy steel wire not fitting tool steel or ball-bearing steel definitions in U.S. notes. Typically 0.5-5mm diameter, heat-treatable for aerospace applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify exact chemical composition via heat analysis to confirm 'other alloy steel' status; declare condition (annealed or aged) accurately for valuation; segregate from tool steel shipments to prevent commingling errors