Cold-Formed T1 High-Speed Steel Hexagonal Rod from Japan
Cold-formed hexagonal rod of T1 high-speed steel (tungsten-type), 12 mm across flats, ideal for lathe tools and broaches. Classified under HTS 7228.10.00.30 due to its high-speed steel alloy (meeting Chapter 72 note (e) criteria for tungsten content) and cold-forming with dimension under 18 mm.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
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
9903.05.900%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
• Verify chemical analysis certificate matches high-speed steel specs per US note (e); measure maximum cross-section precisely to confirm <18 mm; beware of rust discoloration claims, as no duty allowance per Chapter 72 notes