AISI 8620 Carburizing Alloy Steel Wire 2.5mm from Canada
Round cross-section wire of low-alloy case-hardening steel (AISI 8620), diameter 2.5 mm, for gears and pinions in automotive transmissions. HTS 7229.90.50.51 covers this as other alloy steel round wire ≥1.5 mm, not qualifying as razor blade or chipper knife steel. Provided in annealed condition for cold forming.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
50%
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
9903.05.900%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
• Label coils clearly with alloy grade and diameter; test for conformance to note (d) razor blade steel exclusion
• Use proper packaging to prevent rust, as no duty reduction allowed