Rectangular Semifinished Steel for Automotive Pressing from Japan
Nonalloy rectangular steel <0.25% carbon with 4:1 width-to-thickness ratio minimum, used for automotive body pressing stock. HTS 7207.12.0050 covers these semifinished products meeting exact physical specifications. Raw condition excludes further worked treatments.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include OEM specifications confirming semifinished status for automotive end use
• Test for minimum yield strength if bordering high-strength steel definitions
• Use protective packaging to prevent surface rust during ocean transit