Precision Cold-Drawn Steel Ground Rod from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• 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