Hot-Rolled O1 Tool Steel Plate 250mm Wide from China

O1 oil-hardening tool steel flat-rolled plate, hot-rolled only, 250mm width and 4mm thickness. Under HTS 7226.91.25 for tool steel (0.85%+ C, 1-1.8% Mn per note (e)(iii)), <300mm wide, not further worked. Commonly used for cutting tools and fixtures.

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 certification that manganese and carbon levels meet tool steel note (e)(iii) for O1 grade

Ensure no cladding or enameling; product must be solely hot-rolled per chapter definition

Document thickness and width accurately to avoid reclassification to wider categories