Advanced High-Strength Martensitic MS1200 Steel Coil from Japan
Pickled hot-rolled martensitic steel coil under 3 mm thick, over 600 mm wide, meeting 'advanced' high-strength criteria in statistical note 4 for nonalloy steel. Used in high-stress automotive reinforcements. Classified in 7208.27.0040 for its specific advanced properties and uncoated, hot-rolled pickled state.
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
• Include tensile strength test data (>1200 MPa) in entry documentation
• Ensure no cladding or plating to stay in not-clad category
• Common pitfall: misdeclaring thickness leading to wrong subheading