Hot-Rolled S18x54.7 Heavy I-Beam from Japan
Heavy-duty S18x54.7 standard I-beam, hot-rolled nonalloy steel, 457 mm height, 54.7 lbs/yd, untreated. Under HTS 7216.32.00.00 as hot-rolled I section over 80 mm. For industrial building supports.
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
• Conduct pre-shipment inspection for rust/discoloration; no duty allowance per Chapter 72 note
• Match exact ASTM A36 or equivalent specs in entry docs for nonalloy confirmation
• Separate from any bundled parts to avoid set classification issues