Hot-Rolled Low-Carbon Steel Round Bar 1/2 Inch Diameter from Japan
A 1/2 inch diameter round bar made from nonalloy steel containing less than 0.25% carbon, produced by hot-rolling and not further worked beyond twisting if applicable. This falls under HTS 7214.99.0060 as other hot-rolled bars of iron or nonalloy steel with low carbon content, excluding concrete reinforcing types.
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
• Certify exact carbon content <0.25% via mill test certificate to avoid reclassification to higher carbon codes
• Ensure documentation specifies 'not further worked' - no polishing or coating allowed under this heading