Bars and rods, of high-speed steel
Other bars and rods of other alloy steel; angles, shapes and sections, of other alloy steel; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or nonalloy steel: > Bars and rods, of high-speed steel
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 7228.10.00
M42 High-Speed Steel Square Rod
Square cross-section rod of M42 high-speed steel, cobalt-enhanced for superior hot hardness per note (e). Commonly used in form tools and reamers requiring extended tool life. Falls under 7228.10.00 for high-speed steel bars and rods in basic forms.
Cru-Wear High-Speed Steel Round Stock
Cru-Wear alloy high-speed steel round stock, wear-resistant per note (e). For knives/tools. 7228.10.00 basic.
M2 High-Speed Steel Round Bar
A cylindrical bar made from M2 high-speed steel, an alloy tool steel with tungsten, molybdenum, and vanadium exceeding the thresholds in note (e) for high-speed applications. Used primarily for manufacturing cutting tools like drills and end mills due to its red-hardness and wear resistance. Classified under HTS 7228.10.00 as bars and rods specifically of high-speed steel.
T1 High-Speed Steel Flat Bar
Flat bar stock of T1 high-speed steel, tungsten-rich alloy per US note (e), designed for high-temperature cutting tools. Delivered in straight lengths without coils, suitable for blanking into lathe tools and broaches. HTS 7228.10.00 covers such high-speed steel bars and rods not further processed.
PM M4 High-Speed Steel Round Rod
Powder metallurgy M4 high-speed steel rod with vanadium-carbide structure for abrasive machining, qualifying under note (e). Provided in precision ground but not further worked form for die making. HTS 7228.10.00 applies to such high-speed steel rod stock.
S7 High-Speed Steel Bar Stock
S7 shock-resisting high-speed steel bar for impact tools like punches, alloyed per note (e) criteria. Hot-rolled rectangular stock without deformations. Classified in 7228.10.00 as high-speed steel bars not elsewhere specified.
D2 High-Speed Steel Hexagonal Rod
Hexagonal rod of D2 high-speed steel, semi-stainless with 12% chromium per note (e)(ii). Used for shear blades and knives requiring abrasion resistance. HTS 7228.10.00 for high-speed alloy steel in rod form.
M35 High-Speed Steel Drill Rod
M35 cobalt high-speed steel drill rod, regrinded precision stock per note (e). For silver-demolding tools and high-speed drills. Remains basic rod under 7228.10.00 despite precision sizing.
A2 High-Speed Steel Round Bar
A2 air-hardening high-speed steel round bar, chromium-rich per note (e). Ideal for gauges and fixtures. HTS 7228.10.00 for unwrought high-speed forms.
M48 High-Speed Steel Square Bar
M48 high-speed steel square bar with high molybdenum for tough cutting. Note (e) qualified for form tools. Basic stock in 7228.10.00.
T15 High-Speed Steel Flat Rod
T15 tungsten high-speed steel flat rod for finishing tools, per note (e)(i). Hot-rolled without relief patterns. 7228.10.00 classification.
Rex 121 High-Speed Steel Bar
Rex 121 super high-speed steel bar, advanced PM alloy exceeding note (e). For aerospace tooling. Basic bar 7228.10.00.
M3 Class 2 High-Speed Steel Rod
M3 Class 2 high-speed steel rod, balanced Mo/W per note (e). General purpose end mills stock. HTS 7228.10.00.
10V High-Speed Steel Plate Bar
10V PM high-speed steel plate bar, vanadium-rich for dies per note (e). Thick flat form. 7228.10.00.
CPM Rex 76 High-Speed Steel Flat Stock
CPM Rex 76 powder metal high-speed steel flat stock with extreme wear resistance per note (e). For plastic molding and high-production tooling. Basic bar form under 7228.10.00.