SAE 1117 Resulfurized Steel Coil from Japan
Hot-rolled SAE 1117 resulfurized free-cutting steel in irregular coils for improved surface finish in machining. Classified HTS 7213.20.0080 for other nonalloy free-cutting products. Applications include studs, pins, and hand tools.
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
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document resulfurization process and analysis to prove free-cutting qualification
• Avoid mixing with high-strength steel definitions which require minimum yield points
• Ensure import entries specify 'irregularly wound coils' vs straight lengths