A2 Tool Steel Hot-Rolled Sheet from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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