A2 Tool Steel Primary Billet from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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