Forged Steel Hook Blank
A forged steel blank for lifting hooks, stamped rough without throat machining. It is classified under tariff item 7326.19.90 as a forged article not further worked, intended for crane or rigging applications.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | +50.0% | 56.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the hook is finished and specifically designed for lifting machinery
Parts of lifting machinery of heading 8426 are classified under heading 8431.
If further worked beyond forging
Articles of iron or steel not forged or stamped, or further worked, fall under this residual heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the hook blank is not machined, threaded, or heat-treated, which would change classification
• Keep records showing the rough forged state to support the tariff classification
• Verify whether the hook, if finished, would be classified as parts of lifting machinery under Chapter 84
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