A2 Tool Steel Square Billet
Square cross-section semi-finished billet of A2 air-hardening tool steel, width/thickness ratio under 4:1, primarily for forging into punches and shear blades. Falls under HTS 7224.90.0015 as rectangular (including square) tool steel semi-finished products per statistical breakout. Contains 0.3-1.25% C and 4.75-5.5% Cr meeting tool steel note (e)(ii).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If other tool steel forms
Tool steel in non-rectangular cross-sections (rounds, hexagons) uses different statistical suffix.
If considered semi-finished carbon steel
If chemical analysis shows insufficient alloy elements for tool steel classification per note (e).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit chemical analysis certificate proving tool steel specs per note (e)(ii) to avoid reclassification
• Document square dimensions showing side ratios meet width <4x thickness criterion
• Prevent rust/discoloration claims as no duty allowance per chapter note on iron/steel damage
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