Tool Steel H-Section 60x30x6mm from China
Hot-rolled H-beam section from tool steel alloy (>1.2% carbon, >10.5% chromium), max dimension 60 mm, for die-making jigs. Under HTS 7228.70.30.81 as other alloy steel shapes hot-rolled without advancement, <76 mm. Matches tool steel definition in U.S. note (e)(i).
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
• Provide detailed alloy analysis proving tool steel per note (e) to distinguish from other alloys
• Confirm no 'further worked' treatments like phosphatizing per chapter note definitions
• Watch for statistical reporting; ensure exact dimensions match .30.81 suffix