Chipper Knife Steel Flat Bar

Hot-rolled flat bars made from chipper knife steel, containing 0.48-0.55% carbon, 7.25-8.75% chromium, and 1.25-1.75% molybdenum as per HTS Chapter 72 note (f). Not cold-formed and not further worked beyond hot-rolling. Used primarily for manufacturing wood chipper knives and industrial cutting blades.

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.

7228.30Same rate: 35%

If elemental composition doesn't exactly match chipper knife steel specs

Falls under general other alloy steel bars if missing required Cr, Mo, or C ranges from note (f).

7228.50Lower: 10% vs 35%

If cold-formed after hot-rolling

Cold-formed bars shift to 'other bars and rods, not further worked than cold-formed' heading.

7214.91.00Same rate: 35%

If not qualifying as tool steel per note (e)

Non-tool alloy steel bars go to Chapter 72 heading 7214 for other bars/rods.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide mill test certificate confirming exact elemental composition matches US Note (f) definition for chipper knife steel to avoid reclassification

Declare as 'not cold-formed' with processing documentation; ensure no further working like polishing or coating

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