Cold-Rolled Narrow Steel Strip for Razor Blades from Japan
Cold-rolled nonalloy steel strip, 0.3 mm thick and 45 mm wide, supplied in coils for razor blade production. Classified under HTS 7211.29.20.30 as flat-rolled iron or nonalloy steel, cold-reduced, width under 51 mm, thickness over 0.25 mm, not further worked. Meets razor blade steel specs but imported as raw strip, not certified for duty reduction.
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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify exact width (<51 mm) and thickness (>0.25 mm) measurements with calipers; CBP tolerances are strict
• Provide mill test certificates confirming nonalloy composition to avoid reclassification as alloy steel
• Ensure coils are not clad, plated, or coated; even minor oil residue may trigger 'further worked' scrutiny