New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

Stainless Steel Slitter from Japan

Entry-level slitter for stainless steel flat products into narrow widths, valued <$3,025. Fits HTS 8462.32.5020 for low-value slitting lines working metal sheets. Common in kitchenware production.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include corrosion-resistant material specs to justify stainless steel application

• Avoid bulk shipments that could trigger value averaging above threshold

• Comply with country-of-origin rules for stainless steel to assess AD/CVD

Stainless Steel Slitter from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8462.32.50.20