L6 Tool Steel Square Stock from China
L6 nickel-chromium tool steel square bar for arbors and gears, qualifying under tool steel via carbon/chromium specs. Classified HTS 7228.60.10.60 as other tool steel bars in straight lengths, hot-rolled condition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 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
• Document Ni/Cr content though not strictly required - aids tool steel verification
• Square stock over 150mm may border universal mill plate definitions (Note b)
• Separate from chipper knife steel - very specific Note (f) composition required