A2 Tool Steel Square Rod
A2 tool steel square rod, an air-hardening grade with 1% carbon and 5% chromium, qualifying as other alloy steel. It is used for shear blades, punches, and forming dies due to its abrasion resistance and dimensional stability during heat treatment.
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 |
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Global Affairs Canada: GAC Steel (Carbon Steel) requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 7225000000–7229999999).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the rod is in irregularly wound coils
Bars and rods of other alloy steel, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils are classified under this item.
If the rod has been cold-formed after hot-rolling
Other bars and rods of other alloy steel, cold-formed, fall under this item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the rod's chemical composition matches the definition of other alloy steel in Chapter 72 Note 1(f)
• Declare the correct 8-digit code 7228.60.00 and provide a mill test certificate to verify alloy content
• Consult the CBSA tariff classification advice for tool steel products
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