O1 Tool Steel Hot-Rolled Coil from Germany

O1 oil-hardening tool steel flat-rolled product in hot-rolled coils, 3.8 mm thick, 1000 mm wide, used for tooling. HTS 7225.30.51.80 applies to this 'other' tool steel (note e(v): ≥0.5% C, ≥3.5% Mo), coil form, proper dimensions.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

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

Import Tips

Include detailed alloy specs matching U.S. note (e) in commercial invoice to expedite clearance

Ensure no chemical treatments (phosphatizing, etc.) as these constitute 'further worked' per note

Batch test for uniformity; inconsistencies can trigger reclassification audits