A2 Tool Steel Hot-Rolled Strip 1.5mm x 125mm from China
Hot-rolled flat strip of A2 tool steel (1.55% C, 5.1% Cr, 1.1% Mo, 1% V), measuring 1.5mm thick by 125mm wide, not further worked beyond hot-rolling. Classified under HTS 7226.91.25.60 as flat-rolled alloy tool steel (per U.S. note e(ii)), width <300mm, hot-rolled only. Used for making punches, dies, and forming tools.
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
• Provide mill test certificate verifying tool steel composition per U.S
• Note (e) elements (C, Cr levels)
• Declare exact width/thickness; products >=300mm shift to different subheading
• No duty reduction for surface rust per Chapter notes; inspect prior to entry