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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of hot-rolled high-speed steel bars and rods in irregular coils (SITC 67617) totaled $240K in April 2026, traded with 1 country.
Hot-Rolled High-Speed Steel Bars and Rods in Irregular Coils imports of $240K in April 2026 ran 61% above the year-to-date monthly average of $149K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataHigh-speed steel (HSS) — alloyed with tungsten, molybdenum, cobalt, or vanadium to retain hardness at elevated cutting temperatures — is a specialty input for cutting tool, drill bit, and saw blade manufacturing. The hot-rolled irregular coil form in this classification is an intermediate product destined for further processing into finished tooling. HSS commands a significant price premium over standard alloy steel, and import volumes are relatively modest compared to commodity bar categories, making supplier qualification and heat traceability especially important. Section 232 steel tariffs apply, though HSS is sometimes considered for exclusion requests given its specialized, non-commodity nature.
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High-speed steel is defined by its combination of tungsten and/or molybdenum with chromium, vanadium, and often cobalt, engineered to maintain hardness at red heat. The specific elemental thresholds that trigger the HSS classification are set out in the relevant tariff schedule notes; importers should verify that mill certifications confirm the alloy composition meets those thresholds.
The Section 232 exclusion process allows importers to petition for relief on products not domestically available in sufficient quantity or quality. HSS has been the subject of exclusion requests given its specialized alloy requirements and limited domestic production of certain grades. Importers should check the current status of any relevant exclusions through the Department of Commerce exclusion portal.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUSTRIA | $240K | -- | -$240K |
| FRANCE | -- | $82K | +$82K |
| ITALY | -- | $59K | +$59K |
| BRAZIL | -- | $57K | +$57K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | -- | $18K | +$18K |