US-Precision Metal Stampings Assembled from Japan
Progressive die stamped metal brackets exported from U.S., assembled into mounting assemblies abroad. 9802.00.80.48 note 7(c) applies as stampings retain identity through permitted assembly. Duty-free on U.S. metal value.
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 die drawings and production records linking U.S. stampings to assemblies
• Specify fasteners/nuts as foreign; only stamped parts qualify duty-free