H13 Tool Steel Cold-Formed Round Rod

H13 hot-work tool steel round rod, cold-formed, with chromium/molybdenum per note (e)(iv). Used for die casting molds, not further worked, under HTS 7228.50.10.

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.

7228.10.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If ball-bearing steel

Specific low-impurity composition for bearings uses 7228.10 per note (h).

7228.50Same rate: 35%

If not tool steel qualified

Falls to general alloy steel if elements don't match note (e).

7228.70.30Same rate: 35%

If burnished/polished surface

Surface polishing constitutes further working per chapter definition.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify no artificial oxidation occurred during processing per further worked note

Use ISPM-15 compliant packaging for long rods