Forged Steel Chain Link from Germany
Individual oval links forged from steel rod for assembling heavy-duty chains in marine or towing applications. HTS 7326.19.0080 applies to these forged but unwelded links, not further processed into full chains. Each link retains basic forged shape.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
52.9%
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
• Import as loose links only; assembled chains classify under 7315.81 or similar
• Steel chemistry report required for anti-dumping duty exemptions
• Count per kg accurately; undervaluation common in chain imports