Cold-Rolled Steel for Lock Components from Japan
Narrow cold-reduced nonalloy steel strip <600mm, used to stamp lock washers and mechanisms. Smooth finish from cold-rolling without cladding or coating. HTS 7211.29.60.80 for other such products.
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 chemical analysis confirming nonalloy status
• Width certificates prevent shift to wider strip headings
• Chipper knife steel per note (f) would reclassify to tool steel