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
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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