O1 Tool Steel Hot-Rolled Plate 3mm x 250mm from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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