Universal Mill Plate S355JR from Japan
Hot-rolled universal mill plate of nonalloy steel grade S355JR, rolled on four faces, with width 800 mm and thickness 15 mm, not in coils and without patterns in relief. Classified under HTS 7208.51.0030 as it meets the definition of universal mill plate per US note (b): flat-rolled product of width exceeding 150 mm but not exceeding 1,250 mm, thickness not less than 4 mm. Used primarily for structural fabrication in construction.
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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify mill test certificate confirms universal mill rolling process (four faces or closed box pass) and dimensions meet US note (b) to avoid reclassification
• Ensure no cladding, plating, or coating; document hot-rolled condition only to prevent duty escalation under further worked provisions