A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock from China
Air-hardening tool steel flat stock (AISI A2 type) with 0.95-1.05% carbon and 4.75-5.5% chromium, supplied in rectangular semi-finished form for machining into punches and shear blades. Fits HTS 7224.90.0035 as other semi-finished tool steel products meeting U.S. Note (e)(ii).
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 reports proving compliance with tool steel definitions to CBP upon entry
• Declare exact primary form (e.g
• bloom, billet) to distinguish from finished bars under 7228