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%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
• 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