What is the material number for 316L?

1.4404 (X2CrNiMo17-12-2) is the usual EN equivalent of 316L. Equivalents are close, not identical: chemistry ranges and mechanical properties differ slightly between ASTM and EN, so specify the standard you need, or dual certification.

What does AD 2000-W0 approval mean for material?

A notified body audits the mill's quality system to PED Annex I section 4.3 and AD 2000-W0, for a defined scope of products and grades.[1][3] Within that scope the mill can issue 3.1 certificates; outside it, or above certain thicknesses, 3.2 is needed. For example, one mill's scope allows 3.1 up to 5.6 mm wall and requires 3.2 above.[1]

Does CBAM apply to steel pipe imported into Germany?

Yes. Iron and steel products are CBAM goods. The definitive period began on 1 January 2026; importers bringing in 50 tonnes or more of CBAM goods a year must be authorised CBAM declarants and surrender certificates for embedded emissions, with the first annual declaration due by 30 September 2027.[4][5][6]

Can you provide embedded-emissions data for CBAM?

We request installation-level emissions data from the producing mill for each order and pass on what the mill provides. Where actual data is unavailable, importers may need to use default values, so raise CBAM at enquiry stage.

Which German ports do you ship to?

Hamburg and Bremerhaven, or Rotterdam and Antwerp with barge or truck to the Rhine–Ruhr chemical belt.

Export market · Europe · Germany

Stainless and nickel alloys for Germany, by Werkstoffnummer

In short: German buyers order by EN material number, expect AD 2000 or PED-conform certificates, and since 2026 must account for embedded carbon under CBAM. Bright Tubes supplies stainless steel and nickel alloy pipe, bar and plate cross-referenced to ASTM, with certificate type set by the mill's approved scope and emissions data requested from the mill.

Quote for Germany →ASTM ↔ EN table

Common equivalents. Chemistry and properties are close, not identical.

Cross-reference

ASTM grade, UNS and Werkstoffnummer

Order by the standard you need. We supply dual-certified material where the mill's approval covers both.

ASTM / common name	EN number	EN name
SS 304L pipes	1.4307	X2CrNi18-9
SS 316L pipes	1.4404	X2CrNiMo17-12-2
SS 316Ti pipes	1.4571	X6CrNiMoTi17-12-2
SS 321 pipes	1.4541	X6CrNiTi18-10
SS 904L pipes	1.4539	X1NiCrMoCu25-20-5
Duplex 2205 pipes	1.4462	X2CrNiMoN22-5-3
Super Duplex 2507 pipes	1.4410	X2CrNiMoN25-7-4
SS 254 SMO pipes	1.4547	X1CrNiMoCuN20-18-7
Inconel 625 pipes	2.4856	NiCr22Mo9Nb
Incoloy 825 pipes	2.4858	NiCr21Mo
Hastelloy C276 pipes	2.4819	NiMo16Cr15W
Inconel 600 pipes	2.4816	NiCr15Fe

CBAM

Carbon now travels with the steel

The CBAM definitive period started on 1 January 2026.^[4] It applies to iron and steel, aluminium, cement and fertilisers, measured per importer per calendar year.^[5]

50 ta year of CBAM goods: the threshold for authorised-declarant status^[6]

30 Sep 2027first annual CBAM declaration, covering 2026 imports^[5]

Check three things before ordering

1. The mill's W0 / PED certificate and its annex cover your product form, grade and thickness.^[1]^[2]

2. The grade is listed in AD 2000-W2 or has a particular material appraisal (PMA).

3. The certificate type, 3.1 or 3.2, matches the scope for your wall thickness.

AD 2000 & PED

Certificates depend on the mill's approved scope

W0 approvals are time-limited, under annual surveillance, and limited to listed products.^[3] We share the mill's scope document with the quotation.

Ordering to EN 10216-5

Seamless stainless tubes to EN 10216-5 are ordered in test category 1 or 2. TC2 adds non-destructive testing and further checks for more demanding service.

State the test category, the EN 10204 certificate type and any options (for example intergranular corrosion testing) on the order.

Order details

The options German orders spell out

German purchase orders are usually precise about EN options, and the certificate has to mirror them. We confirm the mill can supply the stated test category and options before quoting, so nothing is discovered at goods-in inspection.

Industries served

Sectors we supply in Germany

From enquiry to quay

How an order to Germany runs

01 EnquiryGrade, specification, size, quantity
02 ReviewChecked against your standard
03 InspectPMI, dimensions, TPI if required
04 CertifyEN 10204 3.1 / 3.2, heat traceable
05 ShipPacked and documented for Hamburg

German buyer questions

Answers for German buyers

What is the material number for SS 316L?: 1.4404 (X2CrNiMo17-12-2) is the usual EN equivalent of SS 316L. Equivalents are close, not identical: chemistry ranges and mechanical properties differ slightly between ASTM and EN, so specify the standard you need, or dual certification.
What does AD 2000-W0 approval mean for material?: A notified body audits the mill's quality system to PED Annex I section 4.3 and AD 2000-W0, for a defined scope of products and grades.^[1]^[3] Within that scope the mill can issue 3.1 certificates; outside it, or above certain thicknesses, 3.2 is needed. For example, one mill's scope allows 3.1 up to 5.6 mm wall and requires 3.2 above.^[1]
Does CBAM apply to steel pipe imported into Germany?: Yes. Iron and steel products are CBAM goods. The definitive period began on 1 January 2026; importers bringing in 50 tonnes or more of CBAM goods a year must be authorised CBAM declarants and surrender certificates for embedded emissions, with the first annual declaration due by 30 September 2027.^[4]^[5]^[6]
Can you provide embedded-emissions data for CBAM?: We request installation-level emissions data from the producing mill for each order and pass on what the mill provides. Where actual data is unavailable, importers may need to use default values, so raise CBAM at enquiry stage.
Which German ports do you ship to?: Hamburg and Bremerhaven, or Rotterdam and Antwerp with barge or truck to the Rhine–Ruhr chemical belt.

Sources

References

Trade rules and project schedules change. Confirm current requirements with your customs broker or project authority before shipment.

Updated 2026-10-17Technical review: Bright Tubes, Director

Ordering by Werkstoffnummer?

Send your list with EN numbers and certificate requirements. We confirm the mill scope and CBAM data before we quote.

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