Cold-Rolled Steel Coil for Household Appliance Casings from Japan
Cold-rolled nonalloy steel coil, 2 mm thick and 800 mm wide, designed for refrigerator and washer outer casings. Classified under HTS 7209.16.00.91 due to its cold-rolled state in coils, thickness 1-3 mm, width ≥600 mm, and absence of cladding, plating, or alloy specifications. Meets 'other' category as standard commercial grade.
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
• Include chemical composition analysis in entry docs to prove nonalloy status per chapter notes
• Ensure no discoloration/rust claims at entry, as U.S. notes prohibit duty reductions for such damage
• Label coils clearly as 'not further worked' to prevent CBP inspection delays