Cold-Formed D2 Alloy Steel Round Bar from Japan
D2 high-carbon high-chromium cold work tool steel bar, cold-formed 40 mm for shear blades. HTS 7228.50.5015 covers cold-formed alloy steel rods <76 mm. Semi-stainless tool steel composition.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Document wear resistance and dimensional stability specs
• Verify exact carbon (1.4-1.6%) and chromium (11-13%) for classification
• No allowance for surface rust per Chapter 72 import note