O1 Cold-Rolled Tool Steel Sheet from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
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
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