Tool Steel L6 Stainless Billet from Japan
Semi-finished billet of L6 tool steel variant meeting Chapter 72 tool steel definition with high chromium and tungsten for shock resistance. Classifies under HTS 7218.99.00.90 as other stainless semi-finished product. Used for making shear blades and drills.
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
• Certify elemental composition matching tool steel note (e.g
• ≥0.5% C, ≥5.5% W) for correct duty
• Avoid any coating; 'further worked' per note includes metal/nonmetal coatings