Precision Cold-Drawn Steel Ground Rod

Cold-drawn and centerless ground round rod, 19 mm diameter, nonalloy steel <0.25% C, for hydraulic cylinder shafts. While ground, minimal removal qualifies as cold-finished per HTS practice, under 7215.50.0016 for <76 mm low carbon bars. Provides tight tolerance without constituting 'further worked' polishing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7215.90.10.00Same rate: 35%

If extensively polished/burnished surface

Chapter note (g) lists polishing as 'further worked' treatment.

7215.50.00Same rate: 35%

If round cross-section 76-127 mm diameter

Size threshold determines statistical reporting suffix.

8483.90.10Higher: 37.8% vs 35%

If imported assembled into finished transmission shaft

Machinery parts classify in 8483/8484 when completed.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Distinguish centerless grinding (cold-finishing) from extensive polishing via surface finish Ra documentation

Maintain records showing carbon analysis <0.25% from heat analysis certificate

Package to prevent surface damage that might require refinishing claims