Low Carbon Steel Rectangular Dog Bone from Japan
Dog-bone shaped rectangular cross-section low carbon steel (<0.25% C) for rail or special section rolling. Semifinished nonalloy per HTS 7207.12.00 excluding squares. Specialized mill feedstock.
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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Unique shape requires detailed cross-section drawings for CBP
• End-use for rail rolling supports correct heading
• Confirm nonalloy—no ball-bearing steel elements (note h)