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
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
• 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