Cold-Formed Low Carbon Steel Shaft from Japan
A precision cold-finished round bar of nonalloy steel with less than 0.25% carbon, diameter 25 mm, used for manufacturing rotating shafts in machinery. It falls under HTS 7215.50.0016 as other bars and rods of iron or nonalloy steel, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished, with cross-section under 76 mm. The low carbon content ensures good ductility for forming applications.
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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify chemical composition certificate showing <0.25% carbon to avoid reclassification to higher carbon categories
• Measure and document exact diameter/cross-section (<76 mm) with caliper readings for customs inspection
• Ensure no additional surface treatments beyond cold-finishing to prevent shifting to 'further worked' headings