Forestry Chipper Knife Steel Rod from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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