7228.50.10.40/D2 Tool Steel Round Bar 12mm/China

D2 Tool Steel Round Bar 12mm from China

Cold-finished round bar made from D2 tool steel, a high-carbon, high-chromium alloy steel with approximately 1.5% carbon and 12% chromium, used for making punches and dies. It falls under HTS 7228.50.10.40 as a tool steel bar (per U.S. note (e) definition ii), cold-formed or cold-finished, with maximum cross-sectional dimension under 18 mm, and not high-speed steel. The bar is supplied in straight lengths without further surface working beyond cold-finishing.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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
9903.91.0125%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
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Import Tips

• Certify exact chemical composition at entry to confirm tool steel status per U.S

• Chapter 72 note (e); mismatches lead to reclassification

• Provide mill test reports showing cold-forming process and cross-section under 18mm to avoid scrutiny on 'further worked' status

• Watch for high-speed steel confusion—ensure documentation excludes tungsten/molybdenum levels defining high-speed steel