A2 Tool Steel Hot-Rolled Sheet
Flat-rolled A2 tool steel sheet, hot-rolled with thickness of 3.5 mm and width 1200 mm, not further worked beyond hot-rolling and not in coils. Classified under HTS 7225.40.5160 as other tool steel per U.S. note (e), meeting criteria of not less than 0.3% carbon and 1.25-10.5% chromium. Used for making dies and punches.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not meeting exact tool steel element specifications
Falls to other alloy steel, not tool steel, if lacking required carbon/chromium per U.S. note (e)
If width exceeds 1880 mm
High-strength steel flat products over 1880 mm width classify under Chapter 72 heading 7208
If further worked with polishing or coating
Further worked alloy steel (polished, coated) moves to 7225.40.70 per Chapter definition
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide mill test certificate verifying tool steel composition per U.S. note (e)
• Confirm thickness under 4.75 mm and hot-rolled condition only
• Avoid rust/discoloration claims as no duty allowance per Chapter notes
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