Cold-Formed Silico-Manganese Steel Axle Rod from Japan
Rod cold-formed for axle production from silico-manganese alloy, valued for fatigue resistance. HTS 7228.20.5000 for cold-formed bars excluding hollow drill types.
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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Dimensional specs must match bar/rod vs tube criteria
• No heat-resisting steel overlap unless chromium levels qualify
• Document end-use as semi-finished to prevent parts classification