High-Speed Steel Bars & Rods, Not in Coils (NESOI)

Imports from China are subject to Section 232 steel tariffs. Additionally, importers should check whether any antidumping or countervailing duty orders cover high-speed steel bars from China, as the specialty steel sector has been subject to multiple trade remedy proceedings. A pre-entry classification and admissibility review with a licensed customs broker is advisable given China's position as the leading supplier.

Cold-forming (e.g., cold drawing or cold finishing) changes the mechanical properties and dimensional precision of the bar and is a classification-determinative processing step. Non-cold-formed bars classify under 7228100010, while cold-formed bars are further split by cross-section size into 7228100030 (under 18 mm) and 7228100060 (18 mm and above). The manufacturing process should be documented on the mill certificate or producer's declaration.