A2 Tool Steel Hot-Rolled Sheet from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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