D2 Tool Steel Cold-Formed Round 255mm from Germany
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 — Germany → 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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