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