SAE 8620 Case-Hardening Alloy Steel Plate from China
Flat-rolled plate of SAE 8620 low-alloy steel with nickel, chromium, and molybdenum additions, width 600 mm or more, for carburizing applications in gears and shafts. HTS 7225.99.00 covers this as 'other' alloy steel flat products not matching chapter note definitions for specialized steels. Thickness typically 4-50 mm, not further worked.
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
• Include heat analysis certificates proving alloy elements exceed non-alloy thresholds but don't meet tool steel specs
• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete HTS declaration; specify 'not universal mill plate' if applicable
• Check for rust/discoloration allowances per chapter note—no duty reduction for pre-entry surface issues