Martensitic 8% Nickel Stainless Flat Strip from Japan
Martensitic precipitation stainless flat 'bar' 8% Ni, 5mm x 50mm cross-section. HTS 7222.30.00.24 as other stainless bars (non-angles) 8-<24% Ni <152.4mm. Knife blade stock.
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
• Distinguish from razor blade steel dimensions/composition exactly
• Hardness testing may be required for martensitic grades
• Thickness uniformity critical for flat bar vs strip distinction