13% Cr Martensitic Cold-Rolled Band Steel from Japan
Cold-rolled band steel of proprietary martensitic stainless with 13% Cr, 240 mm width, 0.7 mm thick for stamping. Fits HTS 7220.20.70.60 as stainless steel <15% Cr, not further worked than cold-rolled, narrow width, specified thickness. Applied in razor components and valves.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide proprietary grade chemical certs matching <15% Cr threshold
• Distinguish from chipper knife steel (Note f)—different Cr/Mo specs
• Import in master coils; slitting onsite avoids potential reclassification