JIS S45C Free-Cutting Variant Steel Rod from Canada
Modified S45C with free-machining additives, hot-rolled rod form. HTS 7214.30.00.80 for other nonalloy free-cutting steel. Applications in dies and tools.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Section 232: 50% on direct steel/alum/copper + certain derivatives (Annex I-A)
9903.03.060%Section 122 exemption: Section 232 metals articles per U.S. note 2(aa)(v)
Import Tips
• 1
• Match JIS specs in certs; 2
• No rust allowance—condition at entry; 3
• Distinguish from tool steel via composition