Cold-Finished High-Strength AISI 8620 Alloy Steel Rod
Case-hardening 8620 alloy steel rod cold-finished for gears and crankshafts in automotive applications. Falls under 7228.50.50 as other alloy steel rods cold-formed, not further worked. Meets alloy steel definition via nickel, chromium, molybdenum content.
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If free-cutting alloy steel type
Alloy steel with specific sulfur/lead additions for machinability classified separately.
If centerless ground surface finish
Grinding constitutes 'further worked' per chapter note, moving to 7228.60.
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Machined/finished steel articles beyond simple bars go to Chapter 73.
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