Cold-Formed Silico-Manganese Steel Bright Bar from Japan
Precision cold-formed bar with bright finish from silico-manganese steel, ideal for automotive axles and gears. HTS 7228.20.5000 applies to basic cold-formed bars before any Chapter 72-defined further working like coating.
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
• Bright finish from cold-forming OK, but document to exclude artificial oxidation or plating
• Separate from high-strength steel notes unless yield point qualifies additionally