SUM22 Free-Cutting Steel Square Bar Cold-Finished from Japan
Japanese SUM22 sulfurized free-cutting steel in square bar form, cold-finished for precision machining. Classifies in 7215.10.0080 as nonalloy free-cutting steel limited to cold-forming operations per tariff structure. Used in gears and spindles.
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
• Provide English translation of JIS chemical standards alongside mill certs
• Confirm bar is straight lengths only; coiled material requires 7213 classification
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on specific free-cutting steel from certain origins