A2 Tool Steel Rectangle Slab from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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