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
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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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