D2 Tool Steel Cold-Formed Round 255mm from Japan
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 — 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
• 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