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
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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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