S7 Tool Steel Rectangle Bar Stock from Japan
S7 shock-resisting tool steel in rectangular semi-finished form with width ≥4x thickness, for impact tools. Classified HTS 7224.90.0025 as tool steel semi-finished rectangular product. S7 qualifies via carbon/chromium tool steel definition.
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
• Certify as tool steel with reference to specific AISI/SAE grade and chapter note compliance
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying hot-rolled bars as semi-finished if fully shaped
• Prepare for CBP verification of 'other alloy steel' vs tool steel distinction