High-Carbon 440A Razor Steel Band from Japan
440A grade stainless steel band, cold-rolled to 0.20 mm x 280 mm, with precise Cr ≤14.7% for double-edge razor blades. Under HTS 7220.20.80.00 per U.S. note (d) for certified razor blade steel. Not in coils, suitable for precision slitting.
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
• Request pre-shipment certification from producer to affirm razor blade end-use
• Document cold-rolling process to confirm 'not further worked' status
• Monitor for minimum yield strength; high-strength variants may invoke note (a)