Grade 33 Hot-Rolled Coil Rod from Japan
ASTM A615 Grade 33 low-carbon nonalloy steel rod hot-rolled in irregular coils for intermediate reinforcement. HTS 7213.99.0090 as other category, prior to deformation into rebar. Meets nonalloy steel definition without special alloying.
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
• Segregate from actual rebar to avoid premature classification
• Test certificates must exclude razor blade or tool steel compositions
• Monitor for minimum yield; Grade 60+ may hit high-strength note 1(a)