GCr15 Ball-Bearing Steel Hot-Rolled Rod Coil from Japan
Hot-rolled rods in irregularly wound coils of GCr15 grade ball-bearing steel, matching US note (h) with controlled carbon (0.95-1.13%), low sulfur/phosphorus, and chromium content for superior bearing performance. Supplied not tempered or treated for subsequent bearing ring manufacturing. HTS 7227.90.1030 applies specifically to this untreated tool steel subcategory.
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
• Require supplier certification of low sulfur (≤0.03%) and phosphorus (≤0.03%) as per note (h) to qualify
• Inspect coils for any partial manufacturing like rough machining, which requires different classification