12% Chromium Cold Coil for Blades from Japan
Cold-rolled stainless coil with 12% Cr, 3.5 mm thick, 900 mm wide for shear blade stock, supplied in coils without polishing. Classed in 7219.32.0042 for chromium content under 15%, cold-reduced state, and dimensions.
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 intended blade use but note it doesn't trigger razor blade steel unless exact specs met
• Measure thickness at multiple points; average must fit 3-4.75 mm band
• Use HTS-specific invoice line to speed customs processing