Biomass Chipper Steel Bar Stock from Mexico
Bar stock of chipper knife steel for biomass processing shredders, featuring 7.25-8.75% chromium for corrosion resistance in wet materials. Hot-drawn, not cold-formed, straight lengths. Precisely matches HTS 7228.30.4000 tool steel criteria.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Specify 'for chipper knife mfr' on commercial invoice to support specific subheading
• Vanadium tolerance critical (0.2-0.55%); excess may shift to other tool steel
• Avoid commingling with universal mill plate; dimensional specs must match bars