Galvannealed High-Strength Steel for Construction Cranes from Japan
2.5 mm thick, 1,000 mm wide flat-rolled nonalloy steel sheet, electrolytically zinc-iron alloy coated (galvannealed), with minimum yield of 355 MPa qualifying as high-strength steel. Used for structural booms and outriggers in mobile cranes. Provides superior weldability and atmospheric corrosion resistance.
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
• Mill certificates must specify electrolytic process and exact alloy coating composition; ensure compliance with Buy America if for US infrastructure projects
• Pitfall: rust/discoloration pre-entry doesn't reduce duties per Chapter 72 note