Hot-Rolled Square Steel Bar 1/2 inch from Japan
A 1/2 inch square cross-section bar made from nonalloy steel, produced via hot-rolling and not subjected to further working beyond twisting after rolling. It falls under HTS 7214.99.00 as other bars and rods of iron or nonalloy steel that are hot-rolled without additional processing like cold-drawing or surface treatments.
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
• Verify the steel is nonalloy (less than 10% total alloying elements) via mill test certificate to avoid reclassification to Chapter 72 alloy steel headings
• Confirm no 'further working' like polishing or coating per Chapter 72 notes; document hot-rolling process to prevent disputes