AISI 8620 Alloy Steel Square Bar from China
Hot-rolled square bar from AISI 8620 carburizing alloy steel, used for gears and pinions requiring case hardening. Fits HTS 7228.60.60.00 for non-cold-formed bars of other alloy steel, with composition including nickel, chromium, and molybdenum below tool steel thresholds. Provided in standard mill lengths.
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
• Submit entry with production process certification (hot-rolled/forged) to prevent confusion with cold-finished bars
• Maintain traceability documents for alloy content to defend against CBP audits on alloy steel definitions