A2 Tool Steel Rectangle Slab

Semi-finished A2 air-hardening tool steel slab with rectangular cross-section where width exceeds four times thickness, ideal for shear blades and punches. Falls under HTS 7224.90.0025 as other tool steel semi-finished products of specified flat dimensions. A2 qualifies as tool steel with 0.3-1.2% carbon and 1.25-10.5% chromium per chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7228.50Lower: 10% vs 35%

If after heat treatment and surface grinding

Ground or machined tool steel bars classify as further worked in 7228, not semi-finished.

7207.20.00Same rate: 35%

If in ingot form rather than semi-finished

Primary ingots of tool steel fall under 7207 before hot-rolling into slabs.

7224.90.00Same rate: 35%

If circular or other non-rectangular cross-section

Non-rectangular tool steel semi-finished products use different subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit chemical analysis report proving A2 tool steel specs to avoid reclassification

Document primary form status; no 'further worked' treatments allowed under this heading

Check for rust/discoloration; no duty allowance per chapter note on iron/steel damage

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