Chipper Knife Alloy Steel Blank

Flat-rolled blanks of chipper knife alloy steel (0.5% C, 8% Cr, 1.5% Mo), 400 mm wide, 3 mm thick, annealed. HTS 7226.99.0180 for other alloy steel <600 mm, not meeting exact chipper knife steel spec in U.S. note 1(f). For wood processing blades.

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.

7228.10.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If exact chipper knife steel composition per note 1(f)

Specific alloy meeting all note 1(f) element ranges classified in 7228.10.

7226.92.10Same rate: 35%

If in coil form

Coils of other alloy steel go to 7226.92, not cut lengths.

8208.90.30.00Same rate: 35%

If imported as finished knife blades

Completed tools/knives move to Chapter 82 for interchangeable tools.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Detailed alloy cert needed; slight deviation from note 1(f) keeps in 'other alloy'

Import in annealed state; hardened/ground = further worked elsewhere

Principal use statements may be required for tool steel-like products

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