Hot-Rolled Checkered Steel Plate 14mm AR500 from Japan
AR500 abrasion-resistant steel plate with checkered pattern rolled during hot-rolling process, 14mm thick, 2000mm wide. Nonalloy steel qualifies for HTS 7208.51.0060 as thick hot-rolled plate not further worked. Used in mining equipment and chutes.
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
• Brinell hardness certification supports abrasion-resistant claims if needed
• Pattern must be hot-rolled; cold-stamped patterns are further worked
• Verify nonalloy status—many AR grades have alloy additions changing heading