Wood Chipper Blade Steel Hex Bar

Hexagonal hot-rolled bars of chipper knife steel designed for wood processing machinery blades, meeting exact composition of note (f) with 0.2-0.55% vanadium. Not cold-formed, supplied in straight lengths for knife forging. Classified under HTS 7228.30.4000 as other hot-rolled tool steel rods.

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.

7228.30.80Same rate: 35%

If heat-resisting steel composition

Low carbon <0.3% with 4-10.5% Cr per note (g) shifts to heat-resisting steel subheading.

8432.10.00Same rate: 35%

If imported as complete chipper machine part

Finished chipper knives classify under machinery Chapter 84, not raw steel bars.

7225.50.60.00Same rate: 35%

If high-strength steel per note (a)

Minimum yield specs qualify for high-strength alloy bars in 7225.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label shipments clearly as 'chipper knife steel per HTS note (f)' with heat number traceability

Avoid rust/discoloration claims per note 3; no duty allowance for pre-entry corrosion

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