Normet Charmec Hollow Drill Rod from Japan
Normet Charmec series hollow drill rod of alloy steel for bolting machines in underground mining. HTS 7228.80.00.00 for these hollow bars used in rock bolt installation drilling. Corrosion-resistant coating per further worked note.
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
• Certify for bolting drill use; generic rebar (note c) is common misclassification
• Include coating specs—must fit 'further worked' definition to stay in 7228