L6 Tool Steel Hot Band Coils from China
L6 shock tool steel (0.7% C, 0.6% Mn, 1.5% Ni, 1% Cr) hot-rolled in irregular coils, not tempered or treated. HTS 7227.90.10 via note (e)(iii) carbon-manganese criteria, for gears and shafts.
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
• Ni content often overlooked; ensure full analysis to validate tool steel
• Ship in original mill condition; post-roll handling can't alter 'not treated' status