A2 Tool Steel Hot-Rolled Coil from Canada
Hot-rolled coil of A2 air-hardening tool steel (1% C, 5% Cr), 5.5 mm thick, 1200 mm wide, for forming dies and gauges. Falls under 7225.30.11.80 as other tool steel hot-rolled coils ≥4.75 mm thick, meeting tool steel criteria with ≥0.3% C and 1.25-10.5% Cr.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit chemical analysis report proving tool steel per note (e)(ii); customs audits common for alloy claims
• Coils must remain in coil form at entry; uncoiling for inspection risks reclassification
• Watch for rust/discoloration—no duty allowance per chapter note, even if pre-entry damage