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Defective Aluminum Billets from Germany

Aluminum billets produced from melted down scrap that are cracked and cannot be commercially used without remelting and remanufacture. Classified under HTS 9817.00.90.80 as unwrought metal in billet form that is defective and fit only for metal recovery through melting. These meet the criteria of being produced without sweetening, alloying, or purifying for handling convenience.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Provide metallurgical analysis certifying defects prevent commercial use without remelting,Include documentation proving material resulted from melted scrap without alloying or purifying,Maintain records showing intended use for metal recovery only, not direct fabrication