A2 Tool Steel Hot-Rolled Coil

Flat-rolled A2 tool steel coil, 3 mm thick and 1200 mm wide, hot-rolled without further working like polishing or coating. Classified under HTS 7225.30.51.80 as other alloy tool steel per U.S. note (e) definition (not less than 0.3% carbon and 1.25-10.5% chromium), in coils, thickness under 4.75 mm.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7225.99.00Same rate: 35%

If subjected to further working like polishing or coating

Chapter note defines 'further worked' products (polishing, coating, etc.) as shifting to 'other' subheadings.

7225.30.70.00Same rate: 35%

If thickness of 4.75 mm or more

Thickness threshold separates classifications within 7225.30 hot-rolled coils.

7211.14.00Same rate: 35%

If not qualifying as tool steel alloy per note (e)

Non-tool alloy steel hot-rolled coils fall under Chapter 72 general alloy steel headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify exact chemical composition at entry to meet U.S. note (e) tool steel criteria (e.g

C ≥0.3%, Cr 1.25-10.5%)

Verify product is not 'further worked' per chapter note (no polishing, coating, etc.) to avoid reclassification

Provide mill test certificates showing hot-rolled state and dimensions to prevent disputes on thickness/width