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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If extensively polished/burnished surface
Chapter note (g) lists polishing as 'further worked' treatment.
If round cross-section 76-127 mm diameter
Size threshold determines statistical reporting suffix.
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
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