17-4PH Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steel Ingots from Japan
Argon-oxygen decarburized ingots of 17-4PH martensitic precipitation hardening stainless steel for valve and pump parts. Though stainless (>10.5% Cr), classified under 7224.10.00 as primary forms of alloy steel not separately specified.
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
• PH grades require heat treatment condition declaration
• Distinguish from razor blade steel note (d)
• No duty allowance for entry rust per chapter note