AISI 8620 Carburizing Alloy Steel Wire 2.5mm from China
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 — 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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