Maraging C250 Nickel Alloy Steel Ingots from Japan
Vacuum induction melted ingots of Maraging C250 ultrahigh-strength steel with 18% nickel for rocket motor casings. HTS 7224.10.00 as primary other alloy steel, distinguished from stainless by processing.
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
• Maraging requires precipitation aging condition notes
• High Ni may trigger stainless review—confirm <10.5% Cr
• Aerospace traceability from melt lot essential