A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock from Japan
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 — Japan → 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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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