W1 Water-Hardening Tool Steel Coil from Germany
Plain carbon W1 tool steel hot-rolled rods in irregularly wound coils, not treated, qualifying under tool steel note (e)(iii) with specific carbon/manganese. HTS 7227.90.1060 other category. Basic tooling applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
50%
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
9903.05.900%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
• Minimal alloy but must meet exact note (e)(iii) thresholds; test reports essential
• Distinguish from razor blade steel note (d) - different width/thickness specs