A2 Tool Steel Square Billet from Canada
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).
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• 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