D2 Tool Steel Hot-Rolled Round Bar from Japan
A hot-rolled round bar made from D2 alloy tool steel, containing more than 1.2% carbon and over 10.5% chromium per Chapter 72 note (e). Used for making dies and punches. Classified under HTS 7228.30.60.00 as other hot-rolled bars of tool steel (not high-speed).
Duty Rate — Japan → 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify exact chemical composition to confirm tool steel per note (e); non-compliant may shift to 7228.30.20
• Provide mill test certificates showing hot-rolled condition and no further working like polishing
• Avoid rust/discoloration claims as no duty allowance per Chapter 72 note