Precision Engineered Carbon Steel Bush Chain BS40 from Japan
Bush roller chain with 12.7 mm pitch and over 3 parts per pitch (bushes, rollers, inner/outer plates, pins), made from carbon steel for durability. Classified in HTS 7315.12.0020 for its pitch under 50 mm and complex articulated structure. Used in agricultural machinery and elevators.
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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain lab certification for carbon steel content to avoid alloy steel duties; test for alloying elements
• Use detailed technical drawings showing articulated links and part count for CBP review