D2 Tool Steel Cold-Formed Round 255mm from China

D2 high-carbon high-chromium tool steel cold-formed bar at 255 mm diameter for large shear blades. Classified HTS 7228.50.50.70 as cold-finished tool alloy steel bars >228 mm per U.S. Note (e)(i) criteria.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

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
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter

Import Tips

D2 qualifies as tool steel (>10.5% Cr, >1.2% C); critical cert needed vs general stainless

Surface must show cold-finished matte appearance, no bright polish or Chapter note 'further worked' treatments

Declare intended use optional but helpful; tool steel often scrutinized for correct heading