HY-80 High-Yield Submarine Steel Coil Rod from China
HY-80 nickel-manganese-chromium alloy steel hot-rolled rods in coils, <14 mm diameter circular cross-section. Classifies in HTS 7227.90.60.30 as other alloy steel for naval applications, not meeting tool steel definitions. Essential for submarine hull fasteners.
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
• Provide DoD/naval specification sheets alongside mill certs confirming non-tool steel status
• Ensure irregular wound coils; straightened product reclassifies as 7227.90.10 straight bars
• Monitor AD/CVD orders; alloy steel from certain origins faces additional duties