Cold-Formed Silico-Manganese Steel Square Rod from Japan
Square-profile rod cold-formed from silico-manganese alloy for use in shafts and fasteners requiring wear resistance. Precisely classified in 7228.20.5000 for cold-formed silico-manganese steel bars and rods, excluding concrete reinforcing 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 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
• Mill certificates must specify cold-forming and alloy per Chapter 72 definitions
• Avoid declaring with further treatments like polishing, which constitutes 'further worked' per notes
• Watch for diameter confusion with wire rod headings if under 5mm