Forged Chipper Knife Steel Round Rod
A round rod forged from chipper knife steel, a chromium-molybdenum-vanadium alloy steel, not further worked after forging, for wood chipper blades. The alloy composition meets the definition of other alloy steel in Chapter 72 Note 1(f), and the forged-only form classifies it under tariff item 7228.40.00.
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 |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the rod is further worked after forging, such as machined or ground
Bars and rods not further worked than forged are excluded once additional processing occurs.
If the rod is cold-formed after forging
Cold-formed bars of other alloy steel fall under this heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the rod is not further worked after forging, such as machining or heat treatment—any additional processing may change classification
• Provide a material test report confirming the alloy composition to support the classification
• Keep forging documentation and dimensions for CBSA verification
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