Rough 30-Inch Nonalloy Steel Butt-Weld Cap from Japan
Forged end cap for sealing large-diameter butt-weld pipes, constructed of nonalloy steel with ID exceeding 360 mm. Provided in raw forged state without machining or other processing, per HTS 7307.93.9010.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
54.3%
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 forging diagrams showing as-forged dimensions match imported rough state
• Separate from machined caps which dominate market—highlight rough texture in photos for CBP
• Check for inadvertent drilling/tapping which voids unmachined status