A2 Tool Steel Hot-Rolled Plate 350mm Wide from China

Hot-rolled A2 air-hardening tool steel plate, 350 mm wide, used for shear blades and forming tools. Fits HTS 7226.91.15.60 as other hot-rolled tool steel (U.S. note (e)(ii): 0.3-1.25% C, 1.25-<10.5% Cr), width 300+ mm, not further worked. Standard mill finish without patterns.

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 chemical analysis report verifying chromium and carbon levels for tool steel definition

Avoid rust/discoloration claims per chapter note; no duty allowance for pre-entry surface issues

Confirm hot-rolled only; any cold-rolling reclassifies to 7226.92