Hot-Rolled Pickled Steel Coil HRPO 1.5mm x 1219mm from Japan
A flat-rolled product of nonalloy steel, hot-rolled, pickled, in coils, with thickness of 1.5 mm and width of 1219 mm. It falls under HTS 7208.27.00 as it matches the criteria for hot-rolled, not further worked beyond pickling, thickness under 3 mm, width over 600 mm, and not clad, plated or coated.
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
• Verify exact thickness and width measurements as they determine classification within 7208 subheadings
• Provide mill test certificates confirming nonalloy steel composition and pickling treatment only
• Avoid claims for rust discoloration as no duty reduction is allowed per Chapter 72 notes