Hot-Rolled Stainless Steel L-Angle 50x50x5mm from Japan
A hot-rolled L-shaped angle bar made of stainless steel with a maximum cross-sectional dimension of 50 mm, used in structural framing and machinery guards. It falls under HTS 7222.40.30.85 as a hot-rolled angle shape of stainless steel, not drilled, punched, or further advanced beyond rolling, with cross-section under 80 mm. This classification applies to basic structural sections per Chapter 72 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify stainless steel composition via mill test certificate to confirm Chapter 72 classification; ensure no further working like polishing disqualifies from hot-rolled category
• Declare exact cross-sectional dimensions accurately to avoid reclassification
• Watch for rust/discoloration—no duty allowance per Chapter notes