5754 Marine Billet from Japan
5754 aluminum alloy billet maintaining uniform circular cross section for shipbuilding extrusions. HTS 7601.20.90.45 designation for unwrought non-coil billets, magnesium-alloyed for weldability. Corrosion-resistant for saltwater environments.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
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
• Marine certs like Lloyd's Register approval enhance credibility
• Salt spray test docs support alloy claims for marine grades
• Declare as 'billet' not 'log' to prevent log-specific rulings