Forestry Chipper Knife Steel Rod from China
Hot-extruded rods of chipper knife steel optimized for forestry mulching and chipping equipment blades, with vanadium content 0.2-0.55% for wear resistance. Not cold-formed per HTS requirements. Falls under 7228.30.4000 for other alloy tool steel bars.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include end-use statement for chipper knife manufacture to support classification
• Monitor Mn/Si ratios closely; out-of-spec goes to generic tool steel 7228.30.2045
• No drawback for rust per chapter note; maintain packaging integrity