Steel Granules 1-5mm from Japan
Granular steel particles sized 1-5mm, made from low-carbon steel scrap via granulation for use in powder metallurgy and sintering. Falls under HTS 7205.10.00.00 as granules of steel, not further worked per chapter notes. Commonly used in automotive part manufacturing.
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
• Submit sieve analysis reports confirming granule size >0.8mm to prevent misclassification as powder
• Include chemical analysis certificates showing carbon content under high-strength steel thresholds to avoid special notes
• Check for 'further worked' surface treatments like coatings, which would shift to 7213+ headings