A2 Tool Steel Square Billet from China
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 — China → United States
35%
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
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 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