A2 Tool Steel Primary Billet from China
A2 tool steel primary billet contains 0.95-1.13% carbon and 4.75-5.5% chromium, qualifying as tool steel air-hardening grade. Supplied in ingot-like primary form for forging into punches and shear blades. HTS 7224.10.0045 covers such tool steel primary products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify exact alloy composition matching note (e)(ii) requirements; use NAFTA/USMCA cert if applicable for duty savings; avoid common pitfall of declaring as generic alloy steel