S7 Tool Steel Coil for Shock-Resistant Tools from China
Hot-rolled, irregularly coiled S7 tool steel (0.5% carbon, 3.25% Cr, 1.4% Mo), designed for shock-resistant tools like chisels. Classified HTS 7227.90.20 as other tool steel meeting note (e)(iv): 0.9-1.2% Cr, 0.9-1.4% Mo.
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
• Verify molybdenum (1.4%) and chromium levels match note (e)(iv) exactly via lab certs
• Document end-use as tooling to support classification if audited
• Ensure no cladding/coatings; chapter note 'further worked' exclusions apply