Rough Forged Alloy Steel Coupling from Japan
Cylindrical forged coupling of low-alloy steel (e.g., 4340 grade) for joining two pipes end-to-end, supplied in as-forged condition without machining. Meets HTS 7307.99.30.00 for non-processed forged fittings of alloy steel other than stainless.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
53.2%
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
• Use ISO-certified test reports for material specs; CBP often audits alloy vs. carbon steel distinctions
• Avoid any pre-shipment cleaning that could be interpreted as 'processing'; ship with mill scale intact