L6 Tool Steel Flat Bar 5x12mm
L6 shock tool steel flat bar, cold-rolled to dimensions of 5 mm by 12 mm, with a composition of about 0.7% carbon and 0.75% nickel. It is used for bandsaw blades and other shock-resistant tools. This product is classified under tariff item 7228.50.00 as an other alloy steel bar, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished.
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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Global Affairs Canada: GAC Steel (Carbon Steel) requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 7225000000–7229999999).
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If the bar is hot-rolled instead of cold-rolled
Hot-rolled bars of other alloy steel are classified under a different item.
If the bar undergoes further working after cold-rolling
Additional processing beyond cold-forming changes classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the nickel content to confirm classification as other alloy steel
• Keep records of the cold-rolling process
• Check if the flat bar exceeds width-to-thickness ratios that would reclassify it as a flat-rolled product
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