AISI 8645 Alloy Steel Round Bar from China
AISI 8645 boron-alloyed steel round bar, hot-rolled for gears and crankshafts. Classified HTS 7228.60.60.00 as non-cold-formed other alloy steel with Cr-Ni-Mo-B for hardenability. Medium carbon heat-treatable grade.
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
• Boron content (<0.003%) doesn't affect alloy steel classification
• Ensure production records show hot-rolling only, no cold reduction
• Common for automotive; segregate from carbon steel shipments