D2 High-Speed Steel Hexagonal Rod from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%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)
Import Tips
• Distinguish from razor blade steel by width/thickness exceeding note (d) limits
• Provide end-use statements if bordering tool vs general alloy
• Ensure no patterns in relief that could mimic universal plate