D2 Tool Steel Rectangular Bar from China
A rectangular cross-section semi-finished bar of D2 tool steel, with width less than four times the thickness, used for making cutting tools and dies. Classified under HTS 7224.90.0015 as other alloy tool steel in primary forms with rectangular section meeting the width-thickness ratio. Meets tool steel definition with over 1.2% carbon and over 10.5% chromium per chapter notes.
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
• Provide mill test certificate confirming tool steel composition per chapter note (e)(i) with >1.2% C and >10.5% Cr
• Measure and document cross-section dimensions to verify width <4x thickness for this specific subheading
• Avoid classification as finished bars under 7228 if further worked (polished/coated) per chapter definition