Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Banding Strap from Japan
Heavy-duty hot-rolled nonalloy steel strip, 25-50 mm wide and 2-4 mm thick, used for securing cargo pallets and heavy machinery. Fits HTS 7211.19.2000 due to narrow width under 300 mm, thickness over 1.25 mm, hot-rolled finish without cladding, plating, or coating. Meets nonalloy steel definition from Chapter 72 notes.
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
• Include tensile strength specs in documentation; ensure no alloy elements trigger high-strength steel note
• Label as 'not further worked'—avoid any polishing or coating that shifts classification
• Bulk imports common; segregate by thickness to prevent commingling with thinner gauges under different codes