A2 Cold-Rolled Tool Steel Plate from China
Cold-rolled A2 air-hardening tool steel plate, 600 mm+ width, for forming dies and gauges. Meets tool steel criteria in U.S. note (e)(ii) with 0.3-1.2% carbon and 1.25-<10.5% chromium. HTS 7225.50.11.60 applies to other cold-rolled tool steel sheets/plates.
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
• Submit detailed alloy analysis proving tool steel status; CBP often audits high-carbon chrome steels
• Declare as 'not further worked' - any coating voids this classification