JIS S45C Free-Cutting Variant Steel Rod from Japan
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 — 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
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• Match JIS specs in certs; 2
• No rust allowance—condition at entry; 3
• Distinguish from tool steel via composition