D2 Tool Steel Powder
D2 tool steel powder is a high-carbon, high-chromium alloy with over 1.2% carbon and over 10.5% chromium, used for cold-work dies and shear blades via PM-HIP. It qualifies as an alloy steel powder under tariff item 7205.21.00, meeting the stainless steel definition due to chromium content.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the powder is not considered stainless steel
High-chromium tool steel may be classified under heading 7224 if it does not meet stainless steel criteria.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing carbon and chromium percentages to confirm classification
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Related Products under Tariff item 7205.21.00
17-4 PH Stainless Steel Powder
17-4 PH stainless steel powder is a precipitation-hardening alloy containing 17% chromium and 4% nickel, used in aerospace components via selective laser melting. It qualifies as an alloy steel powder under tariff item 7205.21.00 because it meets the stainless steel definition of at least 10.5% chromium by weight.
316L Stainless Steel Powder
316L stainless steel powder is a low-carbon austenitic alloy with 16-18% chromium and 10-14% nickel, used for corrosion-resistant implants and marine hardware. It falls under tariff item 7205.21.00 as an alloy steel powder, given its chromium content exceeds 10.5%.
AISI 4340 Alloy Steel Powder
AISI 4340 alloy steel powder is a nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy used in additive manufacturing and metal injection molding. It qualifies as an alloy steel powder under tariff item 7205.21.00 because it contains alloying elements like nickel and chromium in sufficient proportions.
Ball-Bearing Steel Powder
Ball-bearing steel powder, SAE 52100, is a chrome alloy steel with 0.95-1.13% carbon and 1.25-1.65% chromium, used for rolling element bearings via powder metallurgy. It falls under tariff item 7205.21.00 as an alloy steel powder, given its chromium content exceeds 0.3%.
Heat-Resisting Steel Powder
Heat-resisting steel powder is an alloy steel with less than 0.3% carbon and 4-10.5% chromium, used for furnace components and heat exchangers. It falls under tariff item 7205.21.00 as an alloy steel powder, given its chromium content exceeds 0.3%.
High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel Powder
High-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steel powder contains niobium or vanadium microalloys, used in automotive structural parts. It qualifies as an alloy steel powder under tariff item 7205.21.00 because it contains alloying elements like niobium or vanadium in sufficient proportions.