A2 High-Speed Steel Round Bar
A2 air-hardening high-speed steel round bar, chromium-rich for gauges and fixtures. The round cross-section and alloy composition place it under bars and rods of high-speed steel in Chapter 72.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪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 bar is stainless steel and not high-speed steel
Stainless steel bars of high-speed type are classified under this heading.
If the bar is cold-formed and not high-speed steel
Other alloy steel bars, cold-formed, fall under this item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the chromium content is at least 10.5% to qualify as stainless or high-speed steel
• Provide a mill certificate with the chemical analysis to support the classification
• Check if the round bar is cold-formed, which may affect the statistical suffix
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