A2 Tool Steel Square Rod
Square cross-section rod of A2 tool steel, an air-hardening grade with 1% carbon and 5% chromium qualifying as tool steel per U.S. note (e)(ii). Commonly used for shear blades, punches, and forming dies due to abrasion resistance. HTS 7228.60.10 covers such other tool steel rods not high-speed.
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This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If high-speed steel
High-speed tool steels containing tungsten/molybdenum in specific amounts are excluded and classified separately.
If for heat-resisting steel compositions
Low-carbon (<0.3%), high-chromium (4-10.5%) alloys per note (g) go to heat-resisting steel subheadings.
If forged rather than rolled
Forged bars and rods of alloy steel are in heading 7214, distinct from hot-rolled bars in 7228.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use certified material test reports (CMTRs) proving 0.3-1.25% carbon and 1.25-10.5% chromium for smooth clearance
• Specify 'not in coils' and exact profile to avoid confusion with wire rod headings
• Monitor AD/CVD orders on specific tool steel grades from certain countries
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D2 Tool Steel Round Bar
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O1 Tool Steel Flat Bar
Flat bar stock of O1 tool steel, an oil-hardening alloy with 0.9% carbon and manganese/silicon/chromium meeting tool steel criteria under U.S. note (e)(iii). Ideal for blades, knives, and forming tools requiring good machinability and toughness. Falls under HTS 7228.60.10 as other bars and rods of tool steel excluding high-speed varieties.
S7 Tool Steel Round Bar
Shock-resisting S7 tool steel round bar with 0.5% carbon and 3.25% chromium/molybdenum per tool steel definition (e)(v). Designed for impact tools like chisels and punches. Classified in 7228.60.10 as tool steel bar other than high-speed.
CPM-M4 Tool Steel Bar
Powder metallurgy CPM-M4 tool steel bar, with high carbon/chromium/molybdenum/vanadium meeting multiple tool steel criteria excluding high-speed. Used for wear parts and cutting tools. HTS 7228.60.10 for such tool steel forms.
H13 Tool Steel Flat Stock
H13 hot work tool steel flat bar with 0.4% carbon, 5% chromium, 1.3% molybdenum per note (e). For die casting molds and extrusion dies. 7228.60.10 as tool steel rod/bar.
L6 Tool Steel Round Rod
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