Stainless Steel Edging Trim Stock from Japan
Flat-rolled stainless edging strip, 150 mm wide, 0.7 mm thick, 2-5% nickel alloy. HTS 7220.90.0015 for other stainless <600 mm flats. Stock for furniture and architectural trim fabrication.
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
• Architectural vs industrial end-use doesn't change classification; material form governs
• Prevent edge-crack claims by proper packaging; no rust allowance
• Verify not chipper knife steel (note f) by alloy specs