A2 Tool Steel Rectangle Slab from China
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 — 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
• 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