D2 High-Speed Steel Hexagonal Rod from Japan
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 — 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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