M12 U-Bolt from Germany
Semi-circular U-shaped bolt with 12 mm threaded legs, used to secure pipes and struts. Classifies in HTS 7318.15.80.85 as other large-diameter threaded similar articles. Often paired with nuts for clamping applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
58.5%
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
• Measure leg diameter precisely; over 6 mm keeps it here vs smaller U-bolts
• Specify 'for general industrial use' to avoid machinery-specific chapters
• Provide CAD drawings showing U-shape as threaded bolt form