Zinc-Coated High-Strength Steel for Heavy Equipment Chassis from Japan
Wide-format (600 mm+) cold-rolled nonalloy high-strength steel, electrolytically zinc plated, compliant with US note (a) strength specs. HTS 7210.49.0045 covers this as other high-strength zinc-coated products excluding universal plates. Essential for durable chassis in construction machinery.
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
• Label coils/sheets clearly with HTS specifics and strength grade to facilitate customs release
• Watch for alloying element thresholds; even trace amounts over limits reclassify to Chapter 72 alloy steel headings
• Maintain rust-free condition at entry per chapter note; no duty allowance for pre-entry discoloration