S7 Shock-Resisting Tool Steel Rod Coil from Japan
Untreated hot-rolled coils of S7 tool steel bars/rods with molybdenum and specific carbon for shock resistance, per tool steel note (e)(v). HTS 7227.90.1060 for other non-high-speed tool steel in irregular coils. Used in impact tools like chisels.
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
• Document minimum 3.5% molybdenum content; pitfall is reclass to lower-value alloy without certification
• Coils must be 'irregularly wound' - straight coil formats may shift to 7225 headings
• Rust on entry? No duty reduction per chapter note - ensure proper packaging