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
9903.05.900%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
• 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