S7 Tool Steel Rectangle Bar Stock from China
S7 shock-resisting tool steel in rectangular semi-finished form with width ≥4x thickness, for impact tools. Classified HTS 7224.90.0025 as tool steel semi-finished rectangular product. S7 qualifies via carbon/chromium tool steel definition.
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
• Certify as tool steel with reference to specific AISI/SAE grade and chapter note compliance
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying hot-rolled bars as semi-finished if fully shaped
• Prepare for CBP verification of 'other alloy steel' vs tool steel distinction