A2 Tool Steel Cold-Rolled Plate 500mm Wide from China
Cold-rolled A2 air-hardening tool steel plate, 500 mm width and 3 mm thickness, used for form tools and shear blades. HTS 7226.92.10 applies to this other alloy tool steel (1% C, 5% Cr per note e(ii)), cold-reduced, 300+ mm width, no further processing.
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 spectrochemical analysis certificate documenting chromium (4.75-5.5%) and carbon levels for tool steel validation
• Ensure product is in 'as cold-rolled' condition; any phosphatizing or oxalating disqualifies from this subheading
• Watch for rust/discoloration claims; no duty allowance per chapter note even if occurring pre-entry