Industrial Chipper Steel Square Bar

Square cross-section hot-drawn bars of certified chipper knife steel for manufacturing industrial shredder and chipper knives. Alloy meets note (f) requirements including 7.25-8.75% Cr and 1.25-1.75% Mo. HTS 7228.30.4000 applies to non-cold-formed tool steel shapes.

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.

7228.60.60.00Same rate: 35%

If other further worked than hot-rolled

Cold-finished or ground surface treatment moves to further worked category.

7213.91.30Same rate: 35%

If concrete reinforcing type per note (c)

Deformations/ribs for concrete classify under 7213 bars, not tool steel.

7228.30.60.00Same rate: 35%

If ball-bearing steel per note (h)

Specific C/Cr/Si specs for bearings shift from chipper knife classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use EN/ISO 4957 certification format proving chipper knife steel specs for CBP review

Separate from tool steel coils which go to 7228.20; ensure straight bar format

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