Constant Force Spring Reel from Japan
A pre-stressed steel strip wound into a reel that exerts uniform force over extension, used in retractable cords and tape measures. Falls under HTS 7320.90.50 as other springs of steel, where the strip qualifies under the wire definition by cross-section.
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
9903.05.900%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
• Specify if strip or wire-formed in invoices; chapter note applies to both if ≤16 mm
• Test for spring functionality; non-elastic strips could be reclassified as 7219 flat-rolled