O1 Cold-Finished Tool Steel Square Bar from China

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.

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

Import Tips

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

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