Cold-Rolled W1 High Carbon Tool Steel Round Bar
W1 water-hardening tool steel bar with 0.60-1.40% carbon, cold-rolled finish for dies and punches. Classifies in HTS 7215.50.00.90 as nonalloy (per tool steel note e exclusions for high Cr/etc.), cold-finished, ≥0.6% carbon bars.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If qualifies as tool steel per note (e)(i-v) compositions
Tool steels with specific high carbon/chromium etc. classify in 7228, not nonalloy 7215
If <0.6% carbon content
Carbon threshold splits cold-formed nonalloy bars between 7215.50 and 7215.90 subheadings
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm nonalloy status against U.S. note (e) tool steel definitions; no Cr>1.25% etc
• Pitfall: rust/discoloration before entry gets no duty allowance per Chapter 72
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