Ball-Bearing Quality Tool Steel Cold-Drawn Wire Rod

Cold-drawn wire rod of ball-bearing quality tool steel (per note h) for subsequent drawing into bearing wires or small-diameter bearing components. HTS 7228.50.1010 applies to these cold-finished rods/bars not further worked, distinguished by precise alloy control for bearing performance.

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.

7228.50Same rate: 35%

If heat-resisting tool steel

Different tool steel categories (note g) classify separately from ball-bearing.

7213.91.30Same rate: 35%

If stainless steel composition

Any stainless qualities shift to 72.13 stainless bars.

7228.30.60.00Same rate: 35%

If not cold-finished (hot-rolled)

Processing state determines cold-finished vs other subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Differentiate from welding wire; bearing quality has stricter purity specs

Specify diameter; finer than 5mm may face wire classification scrutiny

Retain drawing passes documentation to prove cold-formed status

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