Cold-Formed Silico-Manganese Steel Hexagonal Bar
Hexagonal cross-section bar of silico-manganese steel produced via cold-forming for superior strength and machinability in structural applications. Falls under HTS 7228.20.5000 specifically for cold-formed bars of this alloy type, excluding hot-formed or further worked products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If produced by hot-rolling process
Process distinction separates cold-formed (7228.20) from hot-rolled (7228.30) silico-manganese bars.
If non-alloy steel composition
Lacks required silicon/manganese levels for alloy status, reverting to Chapter 72 non-alloy bar headings.
If angles, shapes, or sections rather than bars
Profile change from round/hex bar to structural shapes shifts within 7228 subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide spectrochemical analysis confirming silico-manganese alloy to prevent shifts to generic alloy headings
• Label entries clearly as 'cold-formed' with process specs; no duty allowance for pre-entry rust per Chapter 72 note
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