D2 Tool Steel Ingot from Japan
D2 tool steel ingot is a high-carbon, high-chromium alloy steel ingot meeting the tool steel definition with more than 1.2% carbon and over 10.5% chromium. It is produced in primary form for remelting and forging into cutting tools and dies. Classified under HTS 7224.10.0045 as an ingot of tool steel per chapter note (e).
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Provide mill test certificate confirming tool steel composition per note (e); declare exact carbon/chromium levels to avoid reclassification; inspect for rust/discoloration as no duty allowance per chapter note