Cold-Formed 1144 Stressproof Free-Cutting Steel Rod from Japan
1144 stressproof free-cutting steel rod, cold-formed with controlled sulfur for stress-resistant properties. HTS 7215.10.0080 applies to this nonalloy bar/rod not exceeding cold-forming processes. Popular for axles and hydraulic components.
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
• Stressproof designation doesn't affect classification; focus on cold-forming evidence
• Separate bundled shipments to avoid set classification issues
• Maintain chain-of-custody docs from melt to cold-finishing stage