316L Stainless Steel Capillary Tubing from Germany
Precision welded stainless steel capillary tube with OD under 3mm and wall <1.65mm, used in chromatography and instrumentation. Falls under 7306.40.1090 for other welded circular stainless steel tubes with thin walls. Excludes open-seamed or specific alloy exclusions.
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 precise OD/ID measurements; capillary tubes often scrutinized for 'hollow profile' vs tube distinction
• Chemical composition certs essential for 316L to prevent duty hikes if deemed other steel
• Avoid bulk packaging mimicking rods; retail coiled packaging supports tube classification