Alloy 20 Cold-Formed Nickel-Iron Rod from Japan
Cold-formed rod from Alloy 20 (UNS N08020), a nickel-iron-chromium alloy for sulfuric acid handling in industrial piping. Falls under HTS 7505.12.10.00 as cold-formed nickel alloy bar/rod with minimum nickel content.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document nickel percentage via mill certificates; avoid bundling with fittings to prevent set classification; comply with Buy America certifications for infrastructure use