Constant Force Spring from Japan
A pre-stressed steel strip spring providing near-constant force over travel distance, used in retractable cords or tape measures. Falls under HTS 7320.90.50.60 as other iron or steel springs due to its unique design not matching leaf or vehicle types.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.9%
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
• Specify if strip-formed from sheet steel vs. wire to confirm Chapter 73 scope
• Provide engineering drawings showing spring function for valuation