Ultra High-Strength TRIP980 Steel Coil from Japan
Hot-rolled nonalloy steel coil featuring TRIP980 (Transformation Induced Plasticity) grade with yield strength exceeding 600 MPa, thickness <3 mm, width ≥600 mm. Classified under 7208.39.0020 as 'ultra' high-strength per statistical note 4, ideal for lightweight automotive body panels. Not further worked beyond hot-rolling, no cladding or coatings.
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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide chemical composition and mechanical property certificates confirming TRIP steel characteristics
• Confirm coil form and dimensions meet 600mm+ width, <3mm thickness for this specific subheading
• Avoid rust/discoloration claims at entry per chapter note; ensure proper packaging for ocean transport