H13 Tool Steel Square Semi-Finished from China
H13 hot work tool steel in square semi-finished form (rectangular per HTS), width/thickness <4:1, for die casting molds. HTS 7224.90.0015 as other tool steel rectangular primary products. Chromium/molybdenum content qualifies per tool steel definitions.
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
• Chemical certificates must explicitly reference HTS tool steel note compliance
• Scale drawings showing cross-section dimensions aid smooth customs clearance
• Maintain primary form—machining even on ends can reclassify as finished goods