Precision Cold-Reduced Steel for Lock Components from Japan
Thin cold-rolled nonalloy steel strip under 300 mm width for stamping lock washers and springs. HTS 7211.29.45.00 for cold-reduced flat products of iron/nonalloy steel, not further worked, narrow width. Excludes heat-resisting or chipper knife steel per U.S. 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
9903.05.900%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
• Provide gauge/thickness certs; precision tolerances common but don't alter base classification
• Avoid rust/discoloration claims; no duty allowance per chapter note
• Document cold-rolling process to distinguish from hot-rolled precursors