Hot-Rolled 430 Stainless Steel Z-Section from Japan
Ferritic 430 stainless steel hot-rolled Z-shaped section, not drilled or otherwise advanced. Classified in HTS 7222.40.30 as hot-rolled stainless shape. Common in architectural purlins and framing.
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
• Confirm ferritic structure (16-18% Cr, low Ni) via analysis to stay in stainless category
• Separate shipments from further-worked items to prevent commingling penalties
• Label clearly as 'not punched/not drilled' for CBP examination