D2 Tool Steel Cold-Finished Round Bar from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• 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