W1 Water-Hardening Tool Steel Round from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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