17-4PH Stainless Alloy Hot-Rolled Rod 155mm from Japan
Precipitation-hardening 17-4PH stainless steel rod, hot-rolled to 155 mm diameter for turbine components. HTS 7228.30.80.45 for other alloy steel hot-rolled bars 152-228 mm not further worked, distinguished from Chapter 72 stainless headings by processing/form.
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
• PH stainless often risks reclass to Chapter 72 stainless bars (7222); provide chemistry cert showing non-standard stainless composition; inspect for pickling/passivation indicating further working