High-Strength Hot-Rolled Steel Coil for Heavy Machinery Frames from Japan
Hot-rolled steel coil of thickness exceeding 10 mm and width over 600 mm, classified as high-strength steel with minimum yield point of 355 MPa per U.S. note 72(a). Not clad, plated, coated, or further worked beyond hot-rolling, and supplied in coils. Used primarily for fabricating structural frames in construction and mining equipment.
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
• Certify minimum yield point of 355 MPa at entry as required by U.S
• Note 72(a) for high-strength steel classification
• Verify product meets 'not further worked' criteria - no polishing, coating, or cladding allowed under this subheading
• Include mill test certificates showing chemical composition and mechanical properties to prevent CBP reclassification