17-4 PH Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steel Ingot from Japan
Large cast ingot of 17-4 PH martensitic stainless steel for aerospace components, capable of heat treatment for high strength. HTS 7218.99.00.90 covers this as other primary form stainless steel before forging. Features 17% chromium and precipitation hardening elements.
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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide heat analysis confirming 17% Cr and copper/niobium for PH grade verification
• Document as 'primary form' to avoid confusion with forged bars under 7222.30
• Inspect for surface rust; no allowances per Chapter 72 note on discoloration