52100 Tool Steel Cold-Finished Rod from Japan
52100 chrome alloy tool steel rod, cold-finished, qualifying under note (e)(ii) chromium/carbon specs. Common for bearings/tools, in 7228.50.10.
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
• Distinguish from ball-bearing steel note (h); confirm tool steel precedence
• Exact surface finish measurement prevents further worked claims
• Pair with correct country-of-melt docs