0.35% Carbon Forging Billet from Japan

Circular cross-section billet with 0.35% carbon for open-die forging applications in automotive parts. Meets HTS 7207.20.00.75 criteria as semifinished nonalloy steel exceeding 0.25% carbon without further working.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Obtain manufacturer's certification of nonalloy status to distinguish from 7224 alloy products

Monitor for Section 232 tariffs on steel semifinished products regardless of HTS specificity

Ensure no phosphatizing or other chemical treatments, as these constitute 'further worked' per notes