Cold-Formed 0.4% Carbon Steel Shafting Bar from Japan

A cold-finished round bar of nonalloy steel containing 0.4% carbon by weight, with a 25 mm diameter, used for manufacturing rotating shafts in industrial machinery. It falls under HTS 7215.50.00.61 as other bars and rods of iron or nonalloy steel, not further worked than cold-formed, with 0.25-0.6% carbon and cross-section under 76 mm.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Provide mill test certificates confirming carbon content between 0.25-0.6% and nonalloy composition to avoid reclassification

Measure and document exact diameter to confirm under 76 mm; exceeding triggers different subheading

Ensure no additional surface treatments beyond cold-finishing, as 'further worked' per Chapter 72 notes changes classification