A2 Tool Steel Extruded Square Bar
A2 tool steel extruded square bar, air-hardening with approximately 1% chromium and 0.3–1.25% carbon. Used for shear blades and other cutting applications. Classified under tariff item 7228.30.00 as an extruded tool steel bar not further worked.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the bar is forged rather than extruded
Forged bars of other alloy steel are classified under a different heading.
If the bar is further worked after extrusion (e.g., machined, ground)
Bars not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded are excluded once additional processing occurs.
If the steel qualifies as silico-manganese steel
Silico-manganese steel bars are classified separately under heading 7228.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the bar is not further worked beyond extrusion (e.g
• no machining or surface treatment) to qualify for this tariff item
• Provide a mill certificate or test report showing the A2 chemical composition to support classification
• Verify whether the goods qualify for preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement, as duty rates may vary
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