Forestry Chipper Knife Steel Rod from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
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
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