Flattened Expanded Metal Sheet from Germany
Flattened expanded metal sheets from steel wire, providing smoother surface for architectural screens. Still classified under HTS 7314.50.00.00 as the expansion process defines it.
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
• Note flattening is secondary process; primary classification remains expanded metal
• Provide photos showing diamond/expansion pattern post-flattening
• Avoid declaring as 'perforated sheet' which changes chapter