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52100 Tool Steel Cold-Finished Rod

52100 chrome alloy tool steel rod, cold-finished, qualifying under note (e)(ii) chromium/carbon specs. Common for bearings/tools, in 7228.50.10.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+75.0%75%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+50.0%50%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+50.0%50%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+50.0%50%
🇯🇵JapanFree+50.0%50%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7228.10.00Lower: 57.5% vs 75%

If strict ball-bearing steel per note (h)

Ultra-precise impurity limits for bearings use dedicated subheading.

7228.70Lower: 50% vs 75%

If chemically treated surface

Phosphatizing/oxalating = further worked.

7225.40.70Same rate: 75%

If hot-rolled prior to cold

Hot-rolled other alloy bars before finishing.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Distinguish from ball-bearing steel note (h); confirm tool steel precedence

• Exact surface finish measurement prevents further worked claims

• Pair with correct country-of-melt docs