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
10%
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
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