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Ferrous Alloy Granules from Japan

Granules of ferrous alloys not meeting tool steel specs, 1-4mm, for specialty steel production. HTS 7205.10.00.00 covers such steel granules per heading scope. Used in nitriding and surface hardening processes.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Detailed alloy composition must exclude tool steel elements per note (e)

• Bi-lingual labels with exact HTS and size range for smooth clearance

• Pre-clear with binding ruling if borderline high-strength steel specs