O1 Tool Steel Hot-Rolled Plate 3mm x 250mm from China
Hot-rolled plate of O1 oil-hardening tool steel (0.9% C, 1% Mn, 1% Cr, 0.2% V), 3mm thick x 250mm wide for blanking dies. Under HTS 7226.91.25.60 as hot-rolled tool steel (note e(iii) >=0.85% C and 1-1.8% Mn), <300mm width, no further working. Ideal for machining into precision 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
• Include foundry cert showing note e(iii) compliance (C/Mn ratios)
• Confirm 'not further worked' status; any coating/polishing disqualifies
• Document end-use as tool steel to avoid reclassification as merchant bar