F2 Tool Steel Hex Bar
F2 shock-resisting tool steel hexagonal bar for nut cracking and riveting tools. Meets tool steel via carbon specs. HTS 7228.60.10.60 as other bars/rods - hex profile still 'bar' not 'shape'.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If complex structural shapes/sections
Angles, shapes, sections have dedicated provisions vs simple hex bars.
If fabricated into structural assemblies
Assembled steel structures classify under Chapter 73 articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Hexagon classifies as bar, not shape/section unless structural profile
• Across-flats dimension determines statistical reporting accuracy
• Shock-resisting steels need impact test data sometimes requested by CBP
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