Precision Cold-Reduced Steel for Gaskets from Japan
Cold-rolled nonalloy steel strip under 300 mm wide and exceeding 0.25 mm thickness for gasket blanking. Matches HTS 7211.29.20 specifications for narrow cold-reduced products without further working. Provides base material for industrial sealing applications.
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
• Specify surface finish Ra value to confirm no polishing (further worked)
• Include grain structure analysis proving cold-rolled condition
• Mark coils clearly with HTS and dimensions for customs exam