AISI 4340 Aircraft Steel Rectangular Billet

Ni-Cr-Mo 4340 alloy steel rectangular billet for landing gear/structural aircraft parts, cross-section width <4x thickness. Precisely matches HTS 7224.90.0045 for alloy steel semi-finished rectangular products. High-strength requirements demand exact alloy composition.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7224.90.00Same rate: 35%

If razor blade steel per note (d)

Thin stainless strip for blades has separate thin-gauge classification

7214.91Lower: 10% vs 35%

If forged rather than rolled/cast

Forged bars have separate classification from cast/rolled semi-finished

7228.70Lower: 10% vs 35%

If angles/shapes rather than rectangular

Non-rectangular hot-rolled profiles classify under heading 7228

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Import Tips & Compliance

AMS specifications certification required; Ultrasonic testing reports for internal quality; Confirm minimum yield strength meets aircraft specs

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