1045 Medium Carbon Steel Rounds from Japan
Round semifinished products of 1045 nonalloy steel with 0.43-0.50% carbon, used for axles and gears. Fits HTS 7207.20.00.90 as other semifinished nonalloy steel containing 0.25%+ carbon, in basic hot-rolled form without patterns or advanced processing. Cross-sections are circular, solid, and exceed minimum thickness requirements.
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
• Submit chemical analysis reports confirming 0.25-0.50% carbon range; verify no 'further worked' treatments per chapter notes
• Common pitfall: classifying as finished bars if machined
• Use ISPM-15 compliant packaging for ocean freight