O1 Cold-Reduced Tool Steel Strip from Japan
Cold-reduced strip of O1 tool steel (0.9% C, 1% Mn, 1% Cr), 250 mm wide, 0.8 mm thick, in coils, not further worked. HTS 7226.92.30 applies as tool steel per note (e)(iii) with ≥0.85% C and 1-1.8% Mn, width <300 mm.
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
• Submit affidavits confirming no heat treatment or coating; CBP scrutinizes for 'further worked' violations
• Verify strip vs. sheet distinction; narrow strips may qualify for lower-duty subheadings if mismeasured