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
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
• 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