Cold-Finished Heat-Resisting Alloy Steel Rod from Japan
Low-carbon high-chromium alloy steel rod per note (g) cold-finished for furnace components. HTS 7228.50.50 for other cold-formed alloy steel rods. Under 0.3% C, 4-10.5% Cr composition.
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
• Maximum service temperature certification helps prove heat-resisting intent
• Avoid oxidation descriptions that suggest 'further worked' artificial oxidation
• Check stainless steel exclusion carefully; note (g) bridges to 7222 compositions