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
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
• 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