409 Stainless Steel Hot-Rolled Irregular Coil Rod from Japan
Ferritic 409 stainless steel (11% Cr) hot-rolled into bars/rods in irregularly wound coils for automotive exhaust components. HTS 7221.00.00.75 classification for other hot-rolled stainless coils; economical grade for high-heat oxidation resistance. Not qualifying as razor blade or chipper knife steel per notes.
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 minimum chromium content for stainless definition; below 10.5% may reclassify
• Inspect coils for irregular winding confirmation vs straight bar imports
• Section 232 steel tariffs may apply - verify product exclusions