Cold-Rolled Razor Blade Steel Strip from Japan
Thin flat-rolled nonalloy steel strip under 0.25 mm thick and less than 300 mm wide, with low carbon content (<0.25%), specifically certified for razor blade production. It falls under HTS 7211.23.4500 as cold-rolled, not further worked, meeting the exact dimensional and composition criteria. This high-precision strip is ideal for cutting into sharp edges without additional processing.
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
• Provide certification at entry confirming use in razor blade manufacture per U.S
• Note (d) to qualify for this subheading
• Verify exact thickness ≤0.25 mm and width <300 mm with mill test certificates to prevent measurement disputes
• Avoid any plating, coating, or further working like polishing, as these shift classification to later headings