S45C Hot-Rolled Steel Rod from Japan
Japanese JIS S45C steel (0.42-0.48% carbon) hot-rolled rods for machinery parts. Falls in HTS 7214.99.0075 as nonalloy 'other' bars/rods with specified medium carbon range, hot-rolled only.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit chemical analysis reports proving nonalloy status and exact carbon % to CBP upon entry
• Rod vs bar distinction minor here but ensure not classified as wire (>5mm but wire-like)
• Check for high-strength steel note (a) applicability which affects other headings