O1 Cold-Rolled Tool Steel Sheet from China
O1 oil-hardening cold-rolled tool steel sheet, width 600 mm+, for blanking and forming tools. Qualifies as tool steel under note (e)(iii) with >=0.85% carbon and 1-1.8% manganese. Cold-reduced only, no further working.
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
• Include heat analysis certificate matching note (e) exactly; variances lead to duty disputes
• Label clearly as cold-rolled tool steel to prevent confusion with universal mill plates
• Watch for rust/discoloration claims - no duty allowance per chapter note