Steel Coils for US Auto Stamping from Japan
Cold-rolled steel coils imported for press stamping into automotive body panels manufactured in United States assembly plants. Meets 9813.00.05.20 for metal processing into US-produced vehicles.
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
• Provide automotive OEM specifications and die drawings showing coil-to-panel transformation
• Steel must not be US-origin exported under drawback per chapter exclusion notes
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain steel products regardless of processing status