Cold-Formed Silico-Manganese Steel Bright Bar

Precision cold-formed bar with bright finish from silico-manganese steel, ideal for automotive axles and gears. HTS 7228.20.5000 applies to basic cold-formed bars before any Chapter 72-defined further working like coating.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

7228.50.50Same rate: 35%

If different alloy composition

Silico-manganese specificity excludes broader 'other alloy steel' bars.

7214.99.00Same rate: 35%

If rectangular non-alloy equivalents

Material alloy status changes chapter placement for cold-formed products.

8708.99.81.80Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If imported as vehicle part set

Set with other components for auto use shifts to Chapter 87 parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Bright finish from cold-forming OK, but document to exclude artificial oxidation or plating

Separate from high-strength steel notes unless yield point qualifies additionally

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