Zinc-Plated Alloy Tool Steel Strip for Razor Blades from Japan
Narrow 20 mm wide, 0.15 mm thick alloy tool steel strip electrolytically plated with zinc, certified for razor blade production meeting razor blade steel specs. Falls under HTS 7226.99.0110 as other alloy steel flat-rolled products under 600 mm width with electrolytic zinc coating. Tool steel composition per note (e) distinguishes from common alloy steels.
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 certification at entry time confirming use in razor blade manufacture per US note (d)
• Verify tool steel meets note (e) elemental composition requirements through chemical analysis
• Avoid rust discoloration claims as no duty allowance per chapter note