Cold-Formed D2 Tool Alloy Steel Square Bar from China
D2 high-carbon high-chromium tool steel square bar cold-formed for shear blades and punches. HTS 7228.60.80.00 applies to other alloy steel forms not specifically tool steel excluded. Provides wear resistance though technically tool alloy per note (e).
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
• Explicitly certify NOT tool steel if claiming this code; D2 typically 7224/7228 tool headings
• Square tolerance specs must match bar definitions vs. shapes
• Heat treatment records essential; certain conditions may qualify special steels