Other bars and rods, not further worked than forged
Other bars and rods of other alloy steel; angles, shapes and sections, of other alloy steel; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or nonalloy steel: > Other bars and rods, not further worked than forged
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 7228.40.00.00
Forged 4330V Modified Alloy Bar
Forged bar of 4330V Ni-Cr-Mo-V steel for landing gear, high-strength alloy.
Forged Silicon-Manganese Steel Rod
Forged rod with Si-Mn alloying for springs, meets alloy defs.
Forged M2 High-Speed Steel Bar
Forged M2 tool steel bar (W-Mo-V), Note (e)(vi) for drills/tools.
Forged Alloy Steel Round Bar 4140
A forged round bar made from AISI 4140 chromium-molybdenum alloy steel, not further worked beyond forging, used primarily for shafts and gears in machinery. It falls under HTS 7228.40.00.00 as other bars and rods of alloy steel that are only forged, without additional processing like rolling or surface treatment. The alloy composition exceeds standard carbon steel limits, qualifying it as alloy steel per Chapter 72 notes.
Forged 4340 Alloy Steel Flat Bar
Forged flat bar of 4340 nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy steel, supplied in rectangular cross-section without further working, ideal for structural components in aerospace. Classified under HTS 7228.40.00.00 for alloy steel bars forged only, meeting alloy steel definitions with added Ni and Cr content. No polishing, coating, or other Chapter 72 'further worked' treatments applied.
Forged H13 Tool Steel Square Bar
Square bar forged from H13 hot-work tool steel (Cr-Mo-V alloy), not further worked, used for die blocks and tooling inserts. HTS 7228.40.00.00 applies to such forged alloy steel bars meeting tool steel note (e) criteria with >1.2% C and >10.5% Cr equivalent composition. Lacks any surface treatments like phosphatizing.
Forged 17-4PH Stainless Alloy Steel Rod
Precipitation-hardening 17-4PH stainless steel forged rod, not further worked, for valve stems and fasteners in corrosive environments. Falls under HTS 7228.40.00.00 as alloy steel (high Cr-Ni) bars only forged, per Chapter 72 alloy definitions excluding stainless in certain contexts but applicable here for non-stainless headings.
Forged Ball-Bearing Steel Bar 52100
Forged bar of 52100 high-carbon Cr alloy steel conforming to U.S. Note (h) ball-bearing steel specs (0.95-1.13% C, 1.25-1.65% Cr), for bearing races, not further worked. HTS 7228.40.00.00 covers these alloy steel forged bars without additional treatments.
Forged High-Strength Steel Hex Bar
Hexagonal bar forged from high-strength alloy steel meeting Note (a) criteria (yield >355 MPa for >3mm thick), for heavy machinery pins, not further worked. Classified HTS 7228.40.00.00 as other forged alloy steel bars.
Forged Chipper Knife Steel Round Rod
Round rod forged from chipper knife steel per Note (f) (0.48-0.55% C, 7.25-8.75% Cr, Mo-V), for wood chipper blades, forged only. HTS 7228.40.00.00 for such specialized alloy bars.
Forged Heat-Resisting Alloy Steel Bar
Flat bar forged from heat-resisting steel per Note (g) (<0.3% C, 4-10.5% Cr), for furnace parts, not further worked. Under HTS 7228.40.00.00 as alloy steel forged bars.
Forged Alloy Steel Drill Rod Blank
Forged hexagonal drill rod blank of alloy steel (not hollow), for rock drilling bits, forged only. HTS 7228.40.00.00 applies prior to hollowing or further work.
Forged 8620 Carburizing Steel Round Bar
Forged 8620 Ni-Cr-Mo alloy steel round bar for carburized gears and pinions, not further worked. Meets alloy criteria, HTS 7228.40.00.00.
Forged D2 Tool Steel Plate Bar
Forged plate-style bar of D2 cold-work tool steel (high Cr-C), Note (e) compliant, for shear blades.
Forged EN24 Alloy Steel Shaft Blank
Forged shaft blank from EN24 Cr-Mo-V steel for automotive axles, forged only.