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
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 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