Narrow Cold-Rolled Steel Banding Strap 1.8 mm Thick from Japan
Cold-rolled nonalloy steel banding, 350 mm wide, 1.8 mm thick, used for cargo securing and palletizing. HTS 7211.29.60.30 applies as flat-rolled, cold-reduced, not further worked, width under 600 mm. Produced specifically for industrial packaging 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
• Include end-use statement if for packaging to avoid confusion with concrete reinforcing bars (note c)
• Ensure product is slit from wider sheet, not hot-rolled bars which classify differently
• Rust discoloration before entry receives no duty allowance per chapter note