D2 Tool Steel Rectangular Bar from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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