Centerless Ground Steel Shim Stock from Japan
Thin nonalloy steel shim stock centerless ground for machinery adjustments. Under HTS 7215.90.5000 as other thin bars/rods of nonalloy steel. Precision grinding fits basic working, not universal plate or further treatments.
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
• Declare thickness gauging method; certify flatness specs; avoid retail packaging implying Chapter 73