High-Strength Cold-Rolled Steel for Appliance Housings from Japan
Cold-rolled nonalloy steel coil under 0.5 mm thick, over 600 mm wide, high-strength grade for refrigerator and washer outer casings. Falls under 7209.18.15.60 as 'other' high-strength steel in coils, not clad/plated/coated, per US note definitions for yield strength qualification. Ideal for formable structural components.
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
• Declare exact thickness (<0.5 mm) and width (>600 mm) with gauge measurements to confirm subheading
• Use ISPM-15 compliant packaging for coils to prevent damage claims denial due to rust per Chapter notes
• Avoid misdeclaration as universal mill plate—must be in coils, not cut lengths