Cold-Rolled W1 High Carbon Tool Steel Round Bar from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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

Import Tips

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