Cold-Rolled Low Carbon Steel for HVAC Duct Components from Japan
Flat-rolled nonalloy steel, cold-reduced to 1.8 mm thickness, 450 mm width, <0.20% carbon. Used in fabrication of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system parts. Classified in 7211.23.60.30 for narrow cold-rolled products not further processed.
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
• Ensure documentation specifies 'cold-rolled only' with no heat treatment or surface finishing
• Test for carbon content compliance; levels ≥0.25% shift to different subheading 7211.29
• Use proper packaging to prevent rust during transit; no duty allowance per Chapter notes