High-Strength Steel for Machinery Guards from Japan
Cold-rolled coil of high-strength nonalloy steel, under 0.5 mm thick and over 600 mm wide, for protective guards on industrial machines. 7209.18.15.60 designation for other uncoated high-strength steel coils per precise US note yield requirements.
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
• For machinery end-use, consider temporary importation under bond if further processing in US
• Markings must include steel grade and HTS for traceability
• Avoid borating/oxalating—chemical treatments are 'further worked' exclusions