Cold-Formed Silico-Manganese Steel Round Bar
A cylindrical bar made from silico-manganese steel, cold-formed to achieve precise dimensions and enhanced surface finish without heat treatment. Classified under HTS 7228.20.5000 as cold-formed bars and rods of silico-manganese alloy steel, distinguished from hot-rolled products by the forming process at room temperature.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If hot-rolled rather than cold-formed
Hot-rolled bars and rods of silico-manganese steel are classified separately in 7228.30, as forming temperature determines heading placement.
If other alloy steel, not silico-manganese
Silico-manganese specificity moves to 'other alloy steel' categories if manganese/silicon levels don't qualify per Chapter 72 notes.
If further worked with threading or fittings
Threaded or fitted bars become 'other tubes/pipes' under Chapter 73 when considered further worked beyond basic cold-forming.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify chemical composition meets silico-manganese steel definition (typically 0.5-2% Si, 10-20% Mn) with mill test certificates to avoid reclassification
• Document cold-forming process evidence, as hot-rolled equivalents fall under 7228.30; inspect for surface defects per Chapter 72 rust note
• Ensure accurate dimensional tolerances in entry docs, common pitfall is misdeclaring as hot-rolled leading to duty adjustments
Related Products under HTS 7228.20.50.00
Cold-Formed Silico-Manganese Steel Axle Rod
Rod cold-formed for axle production from silico-manganese alloy, valued for fatigue resistance. HTS 7228.20.5000 for cold-formed bars excluding hollow drill types.
Cold-Formed Silico-Manganese Steel Square Rod
Square-profile rod cold-formed from silico-manganese alloy for use in shafts and fasteners requiring wear resistance. Precisely classified in 7228.20.5000 for cold-formed silico-manganese steel bars and rods, excluding concrete reinforcing types.
Cold-Formed Silico-Manganese Steel Billet Rod
Rod derived from cold-formed silico-manganese billets for forging stock in heavy equipment. HTS 7228.20.5000 for these cold-formed alloy steel bars, excluding concrete reinforcing deformations.
Cold-Formed Silico-Manganese Steel Fastener Bar
Cold-formed bar stock for bolts/nuts from silico-manganese steel. 7228.20.5000 as cold-formed prior to heading/threading.
Cold-Formed Silico-Manganese Steel Gear Blank Bar
Cold-formed bars for gear blanks using silico-manganese steel's toughness. Classified 7228.20.5000 as basic cold-formed rods, prior to machining.
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.