US-Stamped Metal Assembled Cookware from Japan
Cookware sets assembled abroad from U.S.-exported stamped pot bodies, lids, and handles using rivet attachment. Metal components unchanged except by assembly qualify for 9802.00.80.40.
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
• Metal stamping records from U.S. fabricators must be maintained,No polishing, grinding or handle forming operations abroad permitted,Handle attachment via riveting qualifies as permitted assembly