Hot-Rolled Alloy Steel Strip for Automotive Springs from Japan
Hot-rolled flat-rolled alloy steel strip, less than 300 mm wide and under 4.75 mm thick, not further worked beyond hot-rolling. Classified under HTS 7226.91.80.00 due to its alloy steel composition, narrow width, and hot-rolled state without additional processing like cold-rolling or coating.
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
• Verify alloy steel composition meets Chapter 72 definitions; provide mill test certificates confirming non-stainless alloy elements
• Measure width precisely before entry as <300mm is critical; common pitfall is mismeasurement leading to reclassification
• No duty allowance for rust or discoloration per Chapter 72 notes; ensure proper packaging to avoid claims denial