S7 High-Speed Steel Drill Rod

Shock-resistant S7 high-speed steel drill rod with molybdenum and chromium per note (e)(v), supplied as 3/4-inch round not cold-formed. Designed for heavy-duty twist drills and reamers. Classified in 7228.10.0010 as high-speed steel bars before machining into tools.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7228.70.30Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If sold as angles, shapes, or sections

High-speed steel in non-bar/rod forms like angles classified under 7228.70.

7228.60.10Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If ball-bearing steel per note (h)

Specific elemental limits in note (h) for ball-bearing steel override general high-speed classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Specify end-use as drill rod stock but classify based on current bar form, not finished tool

β€’ Check thickness against high-strength steel note (a); verify yield strength documentation

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