T15 Non-High-Speed Tool Steel Rod
T15 non-high-speed tool steel rod, hot-drawn and formulated to meet the general tool steel definition in Chapter 72 note 1(e) without qualifying as high-speed steel. Used for cutting tools. Classified under tariff item 7228.30.00.
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 steel meets the definition of high-speed steel
High-speed steel bars and rods are classified under a specific subheading.
If the rod is further worked after hot-drawing
Further working such as machining or grinding changes the classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the rod is not further worked than hot-drawn
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing the steel does not meet the high-speed steel definition to support classification under this subheading
• Verify whether the product qualifies for preferential duty treatment
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