Nonalloy Rectangular Semibloom from Japan
Semiblooms in rectangular form (<0.25% carbon nonalloy steel) intermediate between bloom and billet sizes. Semifinished product for wire rod or bar rolling under HTS 7207.12.00 rectangular specification.
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
• Size documentation distinguishes semibloom from full billet/slab
• Traceability markings verify origin and composition
• Avoid heat-resisting steel confusion (note g)—chromium content key