Steel from 🇯🇵 Japan: US Import Tariffs 2026
Complete guide to US duty rates, HTS codes, and tariff overlays for steel imported from Japan. Total 2025 imports: $1.7B.
Section 232 — Steel
25% tariff on steel imports under Section 232 national security authority.
Section 232 — Aluminum
10% tariff on aluminum imports under Section 232 national security authority.
HTS Codes for Steel — Duty Rates
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Search Steel HTS codesTop Steel Imports from Japan (2025)
| HS6 Code | Description | Import Value | Duties Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 722790 | BARS AND RODS OF ALLOY STEEL (OTHER THAN STAINLESS), HOT-ROLLED, IN IRREGULARLY WOUND COILS, NESOI | $204M | $53M |
| 730424 | CASING & TUBING USED IN DRILLING FOR OIL OR GAS, OTHER OF STAINLESS STEEL | $138M | $25M |
| 721050 | FLAT-ROLLED IRON OR NONALLOY STEEL PRODUCTS, 600 MM OR MORE WIDE, PLATED OR COATED WITH CHROMIUM OXIDES OR WITH CHROMIUM AND CHROMIUM OXIDES | $105M | $12M |
| 721090 | FLAT-ROLLED IRON OR NONALLOY STEEL PRODUCTS, 600 MM OR MORE WIDE, CLAD, PLATED OR COATED, NESOI | $100M | $2M |
| 720712 | SEMIFINISHED PRODUCTS OF IRON OR NONALLOY STEEL, UNDER 0.25% (WT.) CARBON, RECTANGULAR CROSS SECTION, WIDTH NOT LESS THAN TWICE THE THICKNESS | $94M | $42M |
| 721391 | BARS AND RODS,HOT-ROLLED, IN IRREGULARLY WOUND COILS, OF IRON OR NONALLOY STEEL, OF CIRCULAR CROSS-SECTION MEASURING LESS THAN 14MM IN DIAMETER, NESOI | $68M | $23M |
| 730429 | CASING AND TUBING OF A KIND USED IN DRILLING FOR OIL OR GAS, OF IRON (EXCEPT CAST IRON) OR STEEL | $59M | $16M |
| 261800 | GRANULATED SLAG (SLAG SAND) FROM IRON OR STEEL MANUFACTURE | $55M | $2M |
| 732020 | HELICAL SPRINGS OF IRON OR STEEL | $53M | $14M |
| 730441 | TUBES, PIPES AND HOLLOW PROFILES, SEAMLESS NESOI, OF CIRCULAR CROSS SECTION OF STAINLESS STEEL, COLD-DRAWN OR COLD-ROLLED | $50M | $11M |
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Last verified: June 2, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Section 232 tariff on steel?
Section 232 imposes a 25% tariff on most steel imports. Some countries have negotiated quota arrangements. Canada and Mexico are subject to the tariff unless the steel meets USMCA rules of origin.
Are there anti-dumping duties on steel?
Yes, extensive AD/CVD orders cover steel from many countries including China, Japan, South Korea, India, and others. Combined with Section 232, effective duties on some steel products exceed 50%.
What HTS codes cover steel products?
Steel products span HTS Chapters 72 (iron and non-alloy steel, stainless steel, alloy steel) and 73 (articles of iron or steel). Key codes include 7208-7212 for flat-rolled products and 7213-7215 for bars and rods.
What tariffs apply to steel from Japan?
Steel imported from Japan are subject to the standard MFN base duty rate, plus Section 232 — Steel, Section 232 — Aluminum tariff overlays. Use the duty calculator to get the exact rate for your HTS code.
How do I calculate the landed cost for steel from Japan?
The landed cost includes the product value (FOB), ocean or air freight, insurance, US Customs duties (base rate plus any applicable overlays), Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464% of value, min $29.66), and Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125% of dutiable value). Use our landed cost calculator to get the full breakdown.
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