Cold-Finished H13 Tool Steel Bar 260mm from Japan
H13 hot-work tool steel bar, cold-finished with 260 mm cross-section for forging dies and large molds. HTS 7228.50.50.70 applies to cold-formed tool alloy steel bars exceeding 228 mm, qualifying per U.S. Note (e)(i) with >1.2% carbon and >10.5% chromium.
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
• Certify as tool steel per U.S
• Note (e); H13 meets chromium/carbon requirements - critical for correct classification
• Ensure no further working like polishing or coating; even light grinding disqualifies from 'cold-finished only' status