L6 Tool Steel Band Saw Coil from China
Irregularly wound hot-rolled L6 tool steel coils (0.7% C, 0.6% Mn, 1% Cr, 0.6% Ni), for band saw blades. Classified 7227.90.20 per note (e)(iii) ≥0.85% C? Wait, 0.7%; actually (ii).
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
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
• Confirm Ni/Cr levels don't trigger stainless classification
• End-use declarations help for saw applications
• No partial damage allowances for rust per chapter note