High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel Powder from Japan
HSLA steel powder meeting US note (a) high-strength criteria (yield >355 MPa for ≥3mm equivalent, adapted for powder), used in automotive structural parts. HTS 7205.21.00.00 as alloy steel powder with niobium/vanadium microalloying. 45-150 micron size.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Test and certify minimum yield point per US note (a); document as not concrete reinforcing per note (c); automotive suppliers need IATF 16949 quality system proof