0.8% Carbon Round Semifinished Slab from Japan

High-carbon (0.8%) round semifinished steel product with circular cross section, intended for hot rolling into wire rods. HTS 7207.20.00.75 applies to its nonalloy composition, carbon threshold, and basic semifinished form.

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

Use INCO terms like FOB to control pre-entry rust prevention; no duty allowance for rust per chapter note 3

Declare exact dimensions; products under 1m² cross-section may face scrutiny for semifinished status

Pair with AD/CVD checks for high-carbon steel from specific origins like China or Russia