D2 Tool Steel Round Bar from Mexico
A high-carbon, high-chromium tool steel bar conforming to AISI D2 specifications, used for making cutting tools and dies. Classified under HTS 7224.90.0035 as a semi-finished product of tool steel (per U.S. note (e), containing >1.2% carbon and >10.5% chromium) in primary form, not further worked beyond basic shaping.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Provide mill test certificates confirming tool steel composition per U.S
• Note (e) to avoid reclassification
• Ensure product is in ingot, primary, or semi-finished form (not further worked like polished or coated)
• Watch for common pitfalls like mislabeling as stainless steel, which shifts to Chapter 72 headings 7222-7223