Alloy Steel L-Angle Bar from Japan
L-shaped angle bars made from alloy steel through welding, used for framing, bracing, and reinforcement in construction. Falls under HTS 7301.20.5000 for welded angles of alloy steel, with high tensile strength for demanding applications. Available in various sizes like 4x4x1/2 inch.
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
• Include chemical analysis reports for alloy verification; use ISPM-15 compliant packaging for wood pallets
• Common pitfall: misdeclaring as carbon steel to evade higher duties