Chipper Knife Steel Flat Bar from Japan
Hot-rolled flat bars made from chipper knife steel, containing 0.48-0.55% carbon, 7.25-8.75% chromium, and 1.25-1.75% molybdenum as per HTS Chapter 72 note (f). Not cold-formed and not further worked beyond hot-rolling. Used primarily for manufacturing wood chipper knives and industrial cutting blades.
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
• Provide mill test certificate confirming exact elemental composition matches US Note (f) definition for chipper knife steel to avoid reclassification
• Declare as 'not cold-formed' with processing documentation; ensure no further working like polishing or coating