S7 Tool Steel Rectangular Billet from Japan
S7 shock-resisting tool steel semi-finished rectangular billet, width under 4x thickness, for ram dies and punches. Classified HTS 7224.90.0015 as tool steel rectangular cross-section per hierarchy. Meets tool steel criteria with specified carbon/molybdenum content.
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
• Provide documentation of alloy content meeting any tool steel note (e) combination for S7 grade
• Customs may measure billets—ensure consistent cross-sections throughout shipment
• Avoid packaging that suggests further processing which could trigger different classification