D2 Tool Steel Cold-Finished Round Bar

A cold-finished round bar made from D2 tool steel, an alloy steel with more than 1.2% carbon and over 10.5% chromium per Chapter 72 note (e). It is not further worked beyond cold-forming, classifying it under HTS 7228.50.10 for tool steel bars other than high-speed steel.

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.

7228.30Lower: 10% vs 35%

If high-speed steel

High-speed steels with specific tungsten/molybdenum content fall under 7228.30, distinct from standard tool steel per HTS structure.

7228.50Same rate: 35%

If not qualifying as tool steel per note (e)

Alloy steels not meeting tool steel element combinations default to other alloy steel bars in 7228.50.90.

7228.70.30Same rate: 35%

If further worked (e.g., polished or coated)

Chapter note defines 'further worked' surface treatments moving it from cold-finished to 7228.70 categories.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify tool steel composition meets Chapter 72 note (e) criteria (e.g

>1.2% C and >10.5% Cr) with mill test reports to avoid reclassification

Ensure documentation proves cold-finished state only, no further working like polishing or coating per chapter note

Watch for high-speed steel misclassification; confirm absence of tungsten/molybdenum exceeding tool steel limits