Cold-Formed Low Carbon Steel Shaft
A precision cold-finished round bar of nonalloy steel with less than 0.25% carbon, diameter 25 mm, used for manufacturing rotating shafts in machinery. It falls under HTS 7215.50.0016 as other bars and rods of iron or nonalloy steel, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished, with cross-section under 76 mm. The low carbon content ensures good ductility for forming applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If hot-rolled rather than cold-formed
Hot-rolled bars and rods of low carbon nonalloy steel fall under heading 7213 before cold-working.
If containing 0.25% or more carbon
Carbon content threshold determines subheading; >=0.25% C shifts to separate low-carbon category.
If made of alloy steel instead of nonalloy
Alloy steel bars (with specified alloying elements) classify in Chapter 72 heading 7228, not 7215.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify chemical composition certificate showing <0.25% carbon to avoid reclassification to higher carbon categories
• Measure and document exact diameter/cross-section (<76 mm) with caliper readings for customs inspection
• Ensure no additional surface treatments beyond cold-finishing to prevent shifting to 'further worked' headings
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