317 Stainless Steel Welded Tube from Germany
Welded stainless steel tube made from grade 317 alloy, containing 2.5% molybdenum and 12% nickel by weight, with circular cross-section, outside diameter of 50 mm, and wall thickness of 2 mm. Classified under HTS 7306.40.50.62 due to its welded construction, stainless steel composition meeting the specified nickel (0.5-24%) and molybdenum (1.5-5%) ranges, wall thickness over 1.65 mm, and OD not exceeding 114.3 mm.
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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify alloy certification with mill test reports confirming Mo (1.5-5%) and Ni (>0.5-24%) content to avoid reclassification
• Ensure wall thickness documentation exceeds 1.65 mm; common pitfall is mismeasurement leading to duty disputes
• Label as 'welded' explicitly; provide weld seam inspection records for customs compliance