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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7228.40.00.00Same rate: 35%

If free-cutting alloy steel type

Alloy steel with specific sulfur/lead additions for machinability classified separately.

7228.60.60Same rate: 35%

If centerless ground surface finish

Grinding constitutes 'further worked' per chapter note, moving to 7228.60.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 35%

If imported as finished forged article

Machined/finished steel articles beyond simple bars go to Chapter 73.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use commercial invoice specifying cold-finishing tolerance (e.g

h8/h9) to prove not hot-rolled

Batch traceability docs essential for automotive importers facing IATF 16949 audits

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