A2 Tool Steel Hot-Rolled Plate

Hot-rolled A2 air-hardening tool steel plate, 3.5 mm thick, 1000 mm wide, for blanking and forming dies. Falls under HTS 7225.40.51 as other alloy tool steel, hot-rolled not in coils, thickness <4.75 mm, width ≥600 mm. Conforms to tool steel definition (e)(ii) with 0.3-1.2% C and 1.25-10.5% Cr.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7225.40Same rate: 35%

If thickness 4.75 mm or more

Thicker hot-rolled tool steel plates classified in the ≥4.75 mm subheading.

7225.11.00.00Same rate: 35%

If grain-oriented silicon-electrical steel

Specific grain-oriented electrical steels have dedicated provisions regardless of tool steel elements.

7213.91.30Same rate: 35%

If clad or coated

Cladding constitutes 'further worked' per Chapter note, shifting to bars/rods of clad steel.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit chemical analysis showing A2 composition (1% Cr min, 5% max) to confirm tool steel status

Avoid rust/discoloration claims as Chapter note denies duty allowance for pre-entry corrosion

Document hot-rolled scale presence to prove not further worked than hot-rolling

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