Chipper Knife Steel Round Rod

Hot-rolled round rods of chipper knife steel per US Note (f), with precise alloy content including 0.75-1.05% silicon and up to 1.75% tungsten. Delivered not cold-formed for machining into heavy-duty chipper blades. Meets HTS 7228.30.4000 for tool steel bars not further worked.

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.

7228.30.20.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If classified as other tool steel not chipper knife

Tool steels without exact chipper knife composition fall under general tool steel subheading.

7228.70.30Same rate: 35%

If further worked with polishing or coating

Any surface treatment like phosphatizing moves to 'angles, shapes and sections' further worked.

7208.51.00Same rate: 35%

If in coil form exceeding specified dimensions

Hot-rolled bars in coils classify under flat-rolled products heading 7208.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit chemical analysis certificate at entry proving compliance with all seven elements in note (f)

Document hot-rolling process only; any cold reduction requires 7228.50 classification

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