Hot-Forged Round Tool Blank Bar C70 from Japan
Round bar hot-forged from C70 nonalloy carbon steel (0.70% C) for drop hammer tool making, black finish only. HTS 7214.99.00.90 covers such forged high-carbon nonalloy bars without further surface treatment.
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
• MTR must specify forging process and confirm no alloying beyond base iron-carbon
• Avoid any varnishing/lacquering for protection—these are 'further worked' exclusions
• Batch testing recommended for uniform carbon distribution in forged products