S7 Shock-Resisting Tool Steel Ingot from Germany
S7 tool steel ingot with specified chromium/molybdenum for shock resistance qualifies under tool steel definitions. Primary form for forging into punches, chisels, and plastic molds. Covered by HTS 7224.10.0045 tool steel provision.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
50%
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
9903.05.900%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
• Verify Mo/Cr content per tool steel specs; use proper HTS for quota avoidance; document primary vs semi-finished status clearly