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

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

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