A2 Tool Steel Primary Billet from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
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