S7 Tool Steel Rectangle Bar Stock from Germany
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 — 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
• 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