A2 Tool Steel Hot-Rolled Strip 1.5mm x 125mm from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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