A2 Tool Steel Square Bar 14mm
Cold-drawn square bar from A2 air-hardening tool steel (1% C, 5% Cr), max cross-section 14mm, used for shear blades and punches. HTS 7228.50.10.40 applies to this cold-finished tool steel (note e(ii)), under 18mm, other than high-speed.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If hollow drill bars/rods
Hollow construction for drilling applications uses distinct subheading.
If high-speed tool steel
Specific high-speed alloys relegate to dedicated high-speed provisions.
If made into finished drill rods with tool joints
Assembled into tubes/pipes for drilling shifts to Chapter 73.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare as 'cold-drawn' or 'cold-finished' explicitly; hot-rolled bars go to different headings
• Test for exact alloy content—borderline tool steel often audited against chapter note specs
• Store uncoated to maintain 'not further worked' status; rust doesn't allow duty reduction per note
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