Forged Steel Sledge Hammer Head from Japan
A heavy-duty forged steel head for sledge hammers, stamped but not further machined, used in construction and demolition. It falls under HTS 7326.19.0010 as a forged article of steel that is not further worked beyond initial stamping. This classification applies to basic forged tool components without additional finishing.
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
• Verify the item is truly 'not further worked' via mill certificates to avoid reclassification to finished goods headings
• Include forging process documentation and material composition reports for Customs review