W1 Water-Hardening Tool Steel Round from China
W1 plain carbon tool steel round with >0.85% C for tools and gauges, meeting Note (e)(iii) manganese limits. HTS 7228.60.10.60 captures carbon tool steels as 'other tool steel.' Minimal alloying.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
Import Tips
• High carbon alone insufficient - needs Note (e)(iii) Mn range certification
• Water-hardening grades prone to decarb - inspect for surface condition at entry
• Often confused with spring steel - tool vs spring use doesn't change HTS