Steel Rectangular Semiproduct Low C from Japan
Low carbon rectangular semiproducts (<0.25% nonalloy) versatile for bar, rod, or section mills. HTS 7207.12.00 captures this semifinished rectangular shape precisely.
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
• Multi-use product—generic mill feedstock classification safest
• Temperature-controlled shipping preserves hot-charge eligibility
• No razor blade steel (note d)—width/thickness mismatch anyway