Cold-Finished 4340 Alloy Steel Hexagonal Bar

High-strength 4340 nickel-chromium-molybdenum steel hexagonal bar, cold-finished to 40 mm across flats, for aerospace fasteners. Falls under HTS 7228.50.5015 as cold-finished alloy steel bars with cross-section under 76 mm, not further worked beyond cold-finishing. Alloy status from Ni-Cr-Mo elements exceeding Chapter 72 thresholds.

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.

7228.70.30Same rate: 35%

If tool steel composition

Specific tool steel alloys (per note e) classified in 7228.70 regardless of form.

7228.50Same rate: 35%

If ground or machined surface finish

Machining constitutes 'further worked' per Chapter 72 definition.

7304.39.00.20Same rate: 35%

If made into tubes/pipes

Hollow sections shift to Chapter 73 tubes and pipes headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit chemical analysis report proving Ni-Cr-Mo content meets alloy steel definition

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