Tool Steel L6 Stainless Billet
Semi-finished billet of L6 tool steel variant meeting Chapter 72 tool steel definition with high chromium and tungsten for shock resistance. Classifies under HTS 7218.99.00.90 as other stainless semi-finished product. Used for making shear blades and drills.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If hot-rolled tool steel bars
Rolled tool steel products move to Chapter 72 worked bar headings.
If not meeting tool steel spec
Failing tool steel element requirements defaults to alloy steel bars.
If high-strength steel specs
If meeting high-strength steel note (yield ≥355 MPa), separate classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify elemental composition matching tool steel note (e.g
• ≥0.5% C, ≥5.5% W) for correct duty
• Avoid any coating; 'further worked' per note includes metal/nonmetal coatings
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