AISI 4140 Alloy Steel Ingots from Japan
Cylindrical ingots of AISI 4140 chromium-molybdenum alloy steel, produced via electric arc furnace melting for further processing into bars or forgings. Classified under HTS 7224.10.00 as ingots of other alloy steel in primary form, not meeting specific tool steel or high-strength steel definitions in chapter 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
• Provide mill test certificates confirming alloy composition meets 'other alloy steel' criteria per chapter note (e)
• Ensure ingots weigh over 500g to avoid Chapter 71 classification
• Watch for misclassification as stainless if chromium exceeds 10.5%