XC45 Cold Heading Quality Billets from Japan
XC45 billets (0.45% C) optimized for cold heading fasteners like bolts. Under HTS 7207.20.00.90 as other semifinished carbon steels ≥0.25% C, rectangular solid sections without patterns in relief. Used in bolt/nut manufacturing.
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
• Include cleanliness specs in test certs for sulfur/phos; confirm no further working like phosphatizing
• Pitfall: bulk packaging mistaken for scrap
• Section 232 quotas may apply