A2 Tool Steel Rectangle Slab from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• 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