17-4 PH Stainless Steel Spring Wire 1.8 mm from Japan
Precipitation-hardening 17-4 PH stainless steel round wire at 1.8 mm diameter for high-strength compression and torsion springs. HTS 7223.00.10.61 applies to stainless round wire in 1.52-5.1 mm range, not meeting tool steel definitions. Positioned in Chapter 72 for stainless steel products.
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
• Submit chemical analysis confirming PH grade stainless composition; ensure wire is spooled not cut to avoid Chapter 73; monitor for quota restrictions on specialty steels