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
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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