Other alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of other alloy steel
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Heading 7224 covers other alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms, and semi-finished products of other alloy steel. It splits first by form: 7224.10 for ingots and other primary forms, and 7224.90 for other semi-finished products. Each side then splits by steel type (high-nickel alloy steel, tool steel, other) and, for semi-finished goods, by cross section shape and width-to-thickness ratio. All lines in this heading carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Alloy steel ingots cast for later rolling
- Continuous-cast alloy steel blooms and billets
- Alloy steel slabs for reheating and rolling
- Ingots of high-nickel alloy steel
- Semi-finished tool steel bars of rectangular cross section
- Semi-finished alloy steel bars of circular cross section
- Square semi-finished alloy steel billets
- Rough-cast primary forms of alloy steel for remelting or working
How to choose the right subheading
- Decide whether the goods are ingots or other primary forms (7224.10) or semi-finished products (7224.90).
- Check whether the steel is high-nickel alloy steel, tool steel, or other alloy steel.
- For semi-finished goods, identify the cross section: rectangular (including square), circular, or other.
- For rectangular cross sections, compare width to thickness: less than four times the thickness, or at least four times.
- Use the end use only as a check; the tariff split turns on form, steel type and cross section.
Often confused with
- Heading 7218Stainless steel ingots and semi-finished products
Stainless steel has its own heading, separate from other alloy steel.
- Heading 7206Iron and nonalloy steel ingots or primary forms
Nonalloy steel primary forms are outside heading 7224.
- Heading 7207Semifinished products of iron or nonalloy steel
Only other alloy steel semifinished goods fall in 7224.
- Heading 7202Ferroalloys
Ferroalloys are a separate heading, not primary alloy steel.
- Heading 7228Finished bars and rods of other alloy steel
Once the goods are finished bars or rods rather than semi-finished, they leave 7224.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for alloy steel ingots?
Ingots of other alloy steel that are not high-nickel or tool steel fall under 7224.10.00.75, which carries a general (MFN) rate of Free. Ingots of high-nickel alloy steel go under 7224.10.00.05, also Free.
What is the duty on semi-finished alloy steel bars of circular cross section?
They are classified under 7224.90.00.65, and the general (MFN) rate is Free. The same Free rate applies across the other lines in heading 7224.
How do I classify semi-finished tool steel of rectangular cross section?
Compare the width to the thickness. If the width is less than four times the thickness, use 7224.90.00.15; if the width is at least four times the thickness, use 7224.90.00.25. Both carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.
All lines in heading 7224
- 7224.10.00.05Ingots and other primary forms / Of high-nickel alloy steelFree
- 7224.10.00.45Ingots and other primary forms / Of tool steelFree
- 7224.10.00.75Ingots and other primary forms / OtherFree
- 7224.90.00.05Of high-nickel alloy steelFree
- 7224.90.00.15Having a width less than four times the thicknessFree
- 7224.90.00.25Having a width at least four times the thicknessFree
- 7224.90.00.35Of tool steel / OtherFree
- 7224.90.00.45Having a width less than four times the thicknessFree
- 7224.90.00.55Having a width at least four times the thicknessFree
- 7224.90.00.65Of circular cross sectionFree
- 7224.90.00.75OtherFree