Cold-Formed Carbon Steel L-Angle 2x2x1/4 Inch from Japan
A 2x2 inch L-shaped angle bar with 1/4 inch thickness, made from nonalloy carbon steel and produced via cold-forming process. Classified under HTS 7216.69.00.00 as an angle shape of nonalloy steel, not further worked beyond cold-forming. Used in structural framing and machinery supports.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify steel is nonalloy (less than 10% total alloying elements) via mill test certificate to avoid reclassification to Chapter 72 alloy headings
• Ensure documentation proves cold-formed process only, no further working like coating or polishing which shifts to 7216.99