Chipper Knife Alloy Steel Blank from China

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.

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

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