17-4 PH Stainless Steel Square Billet from Japan
Precipitation hardening 17-4 PH stainless steel in square cross-section with side length <4x thickness (square), primary form for aerospace components. HTS 7224.90.0045 covers alloy steel semi-finished products where width doesn't reach 4x thickness threshold. Stainless steel qualifies as alloy steel under Chapter 72 definitions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include precipitation hardening certification; Measure exact square dimensions to confirm <4x ratio; Stainless steel requires corrosion resistance test results if requested by customs