Advanced AHSS Martensitic MS1200 Steel Coil from Japan
Martensitic 1200 MPa advanced high-strength steel coil, cold-rolled 1.8 mm thick, 1000 mm wide, annealed condition. Falls under HTS 7209.16.00.40 as 'advanced' per statistical note 4 for high-strength steel exceeding 1-3 mm thickness criteria. Used in lightweight chassis reinforcements.
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
• Include heat analysis certificates proving nonalloy composition (<10% alloying elements)
• Confirm cold-reduction process documentation; hot-rolled equivalents go to 7208
• Label coils clearly with thickness/strength specs to prevent customs thickness disputes