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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If high-speed steel
High-speed steels with specific tungsten/molybdenum content fall under 7228.30, distinct from standard tool steel per HTS structure.
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.
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
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S7 Tool Steel Cold-Rolled Square Bar
S7 shock-resisting tool steel square bar, cold-rolled, meeting note (e) molybdenum/carbon criteria. Used for punches and chisels, not further worked, under HTS 7228.50.10.
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.
CPM-M4 Tool Steel Cold-Finished Bar
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M2 Tool Steel Cold-Finished Bar (Non-High-Speed)
M2 tool steel variant formulated without excess tungsten, cold-finished bar meeting standard tool steel note (e). For form tools, classified in 7228.50.10 excluding high-speed types.
L6 Tool Steel Cold-Rolled Band
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52100 Tool Steel Cold-Finished Rod
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