GOES Transformer Lamination Steel Sheet 0.25mm x 280mm from Japan
Grain-oriented electrical steel sheets (GOES) at 0.25 mm thickness and 280 mm width, optimized with specific silicon alloying for low core loss in power transformers. Falls under HTS 7226.11.9030 as flat-rolled alloy steel of silicon electrical grade, grain-oriented, under 300 mm width, and ≤0.25 mm thick. Not further worked beyond basic rolling.
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
• Include core loss test data in entry docs to substantiate electrical steel classification per US additional notes
• Avoid rust/discoloration claims, as Chapter 72 notes deny duty reductions for pre-entry surface damage
• Label as 'not further worked' if only rolled; any coating pushes to 7226.92 subheadings