0.42% Carbon Cold-Drawn Steel Dowel Rod from Japan
Cold-drawn dowel rod stock, nonalloy 0.42% carbon steel, 20 mm diameter, precision tolerance for alignment pins. HTS 7215.50.00.61 due to cold-finishing, carbon content, and size parameters.
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
• Tolerance specs don't affect classification but verify cold-process documentation
• Ensure uniformity; tapered ends may classify as 'further worked'
• Carbon % testing at multiple points prevents entry disputes