Medium Carbon HR 40mm Steel Round from Japan
Generic medium carbon (0.38%) hot-rolled steel round bar, 40 mm diameter, for forging stock. HTS 7214.99.00.31 applies to these not-further-worked nonalloy rounds with specified carbon and size.
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
• Label bundles clearly with HTS, carbon range, and dimensions to speed inspection
• Avoid oil-coated surfaces; even minor nonmetallic coatings = further worked
• For mixed carbon lots, separate entries prevent reclassification of entire shipment