A2 Cold-Rolled Tool Steel Plate from Japan
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 — 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
• 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