0.6% Carbon Threshold Round Wire for Tools from Japan
Round wire approaching 0.6% max carbon, nonalloy, uncoated/polished for hand tool shanks. Under HTS 7217.10.80.20 as other <0.6% carbon round wire, just below higher bands. Provides case-hardening potential without alloying.
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
• Test certificates critical near 0.6% boundary
• Not tool steel unless note (e) elements present
• Bulk vs retail packaging affects set classification