O1 Cold-Finished Tool Steel Square Bar

O1 oil-hardening tool steel square bar, cold-finished to 22 mm x 22 mm, for tool making and fixtures. HTS 7228.50.10.80 applies to such tool steel (U.S. Note e(iii): ≥0.85% C, 1-1.8% Mn) bars cold-formed, max dimension ≥18 mm, not further worked.

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.

7228.50.10Same rate: 35%

If hex or octagonal shape

Specific geometric shapes like hexagonal have dedicated statistical suffixes.

7229.90.10.00Same rate: 35%

If hot-rolled instead of cold-finished

Processing state (hot vs cold-formed) separates Chapter 72 headings.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 35%

If machined into finished tools

Substantial transformation into articles like punches moves to Chapter 73.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include affidavits confirming no 'further worked' treatments like phosphatizing per chapter note

Maintain chain-of-custody docs from mill to ensure cold-formed origin

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