Monel 400 Alloy Strip (Ni 65%) from Japan
Flat-rolled Monel 400 nickel-copper stainless strip, 550 mm wide, 0.6 mm thick, with approximately 65% nickel and copper balance. Classifies in HTS 7220.90.0015 as other stainless flat-rolled <600 mm with 0.5-24% nickel (effective for certain alloys). Used in marine hardware and valves.
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
• For high-nickel like Monel, confirm stainless status via chromium content; may require advance ruling if borderline
• Label coils clearly with exact width to prevent measurement disputes at entry
• Avoid declaring as heat-resisting steel (note g) unless <0.3% C and 4-10.5% Cr exactly