17-4 PH Precipitation Hardening Stainless Ingots from Japan
Precipitation hardening stainless steel ingots (17-4 PH) with copper and niobium for aerospace components. Classified HTS 7218.10.00.00 as primary stainless forms, cast directly from vacuum induction melting.
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
• Provide precipitation hardening certification distinguishing from martensitic grades; Track melting process docs for origin verification; Minimum order quantities often apply for specialty alloys