Cold-Rolled HSLA Steel Coil for HVAC Ductwork from Japan
High-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steel cold-rolled in coils, <0.5 mm thick, ≥600 mm wide, yield point ≥275 MPa. Classified in 7209.18.15 as qualifying high-strength nonalloy flat-rolled products not further worked.
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
• Classify based on actual yield strength testing, not grade name alone; must meet US note (a) thresholds
• Avoid declaring as 'further worked' if only cold-rolled—chapter note excludes coatings/phosphating
• Prepare for CBP verification of dimensions; measure thickness excluding any natural oxide layer