D2 Tool Steel Die Scrap from China
Broken D2 (1.5% C, 12% Cr) tool steel dies from stamping operations. HTS 7204.29.00.00 as other alloy tool steel scrap per note (e) high carbon/chromium specs.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm >10.5% Cr and >1.2% C per tool steel note (e)
• Break large dies into <500lb pieces for melting
• Polish surfaces lightly if needed but avoid 'further worked' coatings