15NiCrMo16-4 Alloy Steel Round Ingot from China
15NiCrMo16-4 carburizing alloy steel round ingot with circular cross section, primary form for gear manufacturing. HTS 7224.90.0065 covers other nickel-chromium-moly alloy steels in this form. Ni-Cr-Mo composition exceeds carbon steel alloy limits per US note definitions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
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 Ni (3.5-4.5%), Cr (1.4-1.7%), Mo content via independent lab analysis
• Distinguish from castings by proving continuous casting process vs. sand molding
• Avoid duty increase by ensuring no 'further working' like artificial oxidation occurred