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U.S. exports of cold-formed or cold-finished bars and rods of other alloy steel (HS 722850) totaled $24.5M in July 2026.
Importers of Cold-Formed or Cold-Finished Bars and Rods of Other Alloy Steel paid $3.8M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 50% on $7.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cold-Formed or Cold-Finished Bars and Rods of Other Alloy Steel imports of $7.9M in July 2026 ran 16% below the year-to-date monthly average of $9.4M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataCold-forming and cold-finishing processes — drawing, turning, grinding, or polishing — tighten dimensional tolerances and improve surface finish on non-stainless alloy steel bars, making them essential for precision machining applications in the automotive, bearing, and tooling industries. The US tariff schedule subdivides this heading extensively by steel type (tool steel, ball-bearing steel, high-nickel alloy) and by cross-sectional dimension, with diameter thresholds at 18 mm, 76 mm, and 228 mm driving classification across lines such as 7228501010 through 7228505070. Sweden and Slovenia are the leading suppliers, reflecting European specialty steel producers' dominance in high-specification cold-finished grades.
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655 shipments/mo
Ball-bearing steel is a specific high-carbon chromium alloy grade (commonly 52100-type) engineered for rolling contact fatigue resistance, and it has its own dedicated line (7228501010). Other tool steel bars not classified as high-speed steel fall into separate lines based on cross-sectional shape and dimension. Importers should verify the alloy designation on the mill certificate against the applicable ASTM or equivalent standard to confirm the correct line.
Section 232 tariffs apply broadly to steel imports, including cold-finished alloy bars. Sweden and Slovenia, as EU member states, have been subject to evolving Section 232 arrangements between the US and the EU; the applicable treatment depends on the specific agreement in effect at the time of entry. Importers should confirm current status with a licensed customs broker before shipment.
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Subheading 2 of 8 in heading 7228
Subheading 722850 · $7.9M of $37.0M
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$7.9MYoY · Pro
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$24.5MYoY · Pro
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YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7228501060 | Oth Brs Rds Ots Cf/Fn Rnd/Rec Cs 18mm Ao G/Ml/Pl S | $4.0M | 32.89% | 68.22% | $1.3M |
| 7228505015 | Bars/Rods Aly Steel Cold-Form/Fin D/Cs Lt 76mm Nes | $1.8M | 49.11% | 96.30% | $877K |
| 7228505070 | Bars/Rods Aly Steel Cold-for/Fin D/Cs Gt 228mm Nes | $1.5M | 48.29% | 96.59% | $726K |
| 7228501010 | Oth Brs Rds Bll-Brg Stl Cold-Frmd O Cold-Fnshd | $939K | 37.79% | 75.57% | $355K |
| 7228501080 | Oth Brs Rds Ots Cf/Fn Mx Cs 18mm Ao Othr | $691K | 62.20% | 124.38% | $430K |
| 7228505040 | Bars/Rods Aly Steel Cold-for/Fin D/Cs 76-228mm Nes | $475K | 36.62% | 75.23% | $174K |
| 7228501020 | Oth Brs Rds Ots Cf/Fn Rnd/Rec Cs U18mm G/Ml/Pol Sf | $266K | 50.00% | 100.00% | $133K |
| 7228505005 | Oth Brs Rds Hi-Ni Aly Stl Cold-Formed O Cold-Fnshd | $20K | 50.00% | 100.00% | $10K |
| 7228501040 | Oth Brs Rds Oth Ts Cf/Fn Mx Cs Un 18mm Othr | $10K | 58.25% | 100.00% | $6K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7228505000 | Oth Bars/Rods,Oth Alloy Stl,not Tool Stl,Cold-Form | $25.2M |
| 7228501000 | Oth Bars/Rods,Tool Stl,not High-Speed,Cold-Formed | $4.3M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · July 2026
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Canada and Mexico together take 59% of it.
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rate provision · imports
3.7% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 47.97%.