High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel Powder
> High-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steel powder contains small amounts of niobium or vanadium to enhance strength, used in automotive structural parts. It falls under 7205.21.00 as an alloy steel powder, meeting the definition of other alloy steel due to microalloying elements.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the powder is classified as other alloy steel
Heading 7224 covers other alloy steel in primary forms, including powders.
If the powder is non-alloy steel
Non-alloy steel powders are under a different subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the powder contains alloying elements like niobium or vanadium in sufficient quantities to qualify as alloy steel
• Provide a specification sheet
• Consider whether the powder is used for structural parts, which might affect classification if further processed
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> This is a precipitation-hardening stainless steel powder containing 17% chromium and 4% nickel, used in additive manufacturing for aerospace components. It falls under tariff item 7205.21.00 as an alloy steel powder, meeting the chapter definition of stainless steel (≥10.5% chromium) and being in granular or powder form.
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> This is a low-carbon 316L austenitic stainless steel powder with 16-18% chromium and 10-14% nickel, used for corrosion-resistant implants and marine hardware. It is classified under 7205.21.00 as an alloy steel powder, specifically stainless steel, and is presented in granular or powder form.
AISI 4340 Alloy Steel Powder
> AISI 4340 alloy steel powder is a nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy steel in fine powder form, used in additive manufacturing and metal injection molding. It falls under 7205.21.00 as an alloy steel powder, meeting the chapter's definition of other alloy steel due to its nickel and chromium content.
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> This is SAE 52100 chrome alloy steel powder, a high-carbon chromium steel used for rolling element bearings via powder metallurgy. It is classified under 7205.21.00 as an alloy steel powder, with chromium content exceeding the threshold for alloy steel.
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> D2 tool steel powder is a high-carbon, high-chromium tool steel used for cold-work dies and shear blades via powder metallurgy. It falls under 7205.21.00 as an alloy steel powder, meeting the definition of other alloy steel with chromium >10.5% and carbon >1.2%.
Heat-Resisting Steel Powder
> This is a heat-resisting alloy steel powder with less than 0.3% carbon and 4-10.5% chromium, used for furnace components and heat exchangers. It is classified under 7205.21.00 as an alloy steel powder, meeting the definition of other alloy steel due to chromium content.