Forged H13 Tool Steel Square Bar
A square bar forged from H13 hot-work tool steel, a chromium-molybdenum-vanadium alloy steel, not further worked after forging, used for die blocks and tooling inserts. The alloy composition qualifies as other alloy steel under Chapter 72 Note 1(f), and the forged-only condition places 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 square bar 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 square bar is cold-formed after forging
Cold-formed bars of other alloy steel fall under this heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the square bar is not further worked after forging, such as machining or heat treatment—any additional processing may change classification
• Provide a mill certificate showing the H13 composition to verify the alloy steel classification
• Ensure the cross-section dimensions meet the definition of bars and rods in Chapter 72 Note 1(m)
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