Hot-Rolled LC Steel Round 155mm for Piling from Japan
155 mm diameter hot-rolled low-carbon steel round (<0.25% C) specifically for concrete displacement piling in marine construction. Meets exact criteria for HTS 7214.99.0026: diameter >152 mm, not further worked.
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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Piling bars often sold in bulk; ensure invoice specifies individual bars vs bundles
• Galvanizing disqualifies; would be 'further worked' coating per chapter note
• Confirm twist-free unless specified; twisted permitted but document