A2 Tool Steel Cold-Finished Hexagonal Rod

A2 tool steel hexagonal rod, cold-finished with 0.3-1.25% Cr and appropriate carbon per note (e)(ii), ideal for dies and shear blades. Classifies under 7228.50.10 as other tool steel bars not high-speed.

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.

7228.50Same rate: 35%

If failing tool steel definition

Non-tool alloy compositions go to residual 7228.50.90 for other cold-finished bars.

7228.30Lower: 10% vs 35%

If high-speed tool steel variant

Specific high-speed alloys with tungsten shift to 7228.30 subheadings.

7304.39.00Same rate: 35%

If made into hollow drill rods

Hollow drill bars/rods of alloy steel classify under 7304 series regardless of steel type.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include heat number traceability for composition verification; tool steel requires precise element certification

Avoid rust/discoloration claims as no duty allowance per chapter note

Confirm hexagonal cross-section qualifies as 'bars/rods' not 'shapes' via dimensions