Ultra High-Strength Zinc-Coated Steel for Press Hardening from Japan
Zinc-plated flat-rolled nonalloy steel over 600 mm wide, ultra high-strength type (UHSS) with yield strength exceeding 980 MPa, as defined in statistical note 4. Classified under HTS 7210.49.0040 for advanced high-strength coated products. Essential for hot-formed automotive safety components.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include heat treatment and mechanical property certifications confirming ultra HSS status per statistical note 4
• Declare exact zinc coating weight (e.g
• Z100, Z140) to match statistical breakout requirements
• Watch for rust/discoloration claims disallowed under chapter note for coated steel entries