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.

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.

7228.60Lower: 10% vs 35%

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

7215.90.30Same rate: 35%

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