Forged C1080 Rectangular Tool Steel Billet from Germany
Forged rectangular billet of C1080 nonalloy steel with 0.75-0.88% carbon, hot-rolled finish, rectangular cross-section for drop forging applications. Fits HTS 7214.91.00.90 as other rectangular high-carbon nonalloy steel bars/ods not further worked, per chapter definitions excluding alloy tool steels. Commonly used for hand tools and chisels.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide chemical analysis reports confirming ≥0.6% carbon and absence of alloy elements like Cr>0.5% to prevent alloy reclassification
• Declare exact cross-section dimensions; square profiles shift to 7214.10
• No duty allowance for pre-entry rust/discoloration on carbon steel per HTS Chapter 72 note