316L Stainless Steel Capillary Tubing from Germany
Welded capillary tubing of 316L stainless steel containing over 0.5% nickel, with wall thickness less than 1.65 mm and circular cross-section. Classified under 7306.40.1015 for its thin walls and high-nickel stainless composition, used in laboratory and instrumentation 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 certificates showing exact alloy composition to substantiate nickel percentage
• Label outer diameter and wall thickness clearly to prevent measurement disputes at customs
• Avoid bulk packaging without specs; include data sheets to dodge valuation issues