A2 Tool Steel Cold-Rolled Sheet
Cold-rolled flat-rolled sheet of A2 tool steel (1.2363), measuring 250 mm wide and 1.5 mm thick, used for making dies and punches. Classified under HTS 7226.92.30.60 as flat-rolled alloy tool steel (not high-speed), cold-rolled but not further worked, width under 300 mm. Meets U.S. note (e) definition for tool steel with 1.0-1.2% carbon and 5% chromium.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If high-speed steel
High-speed tool steels (with tungsten/molybdenum/vanadium exceeding tool steel specs) classify under separate high-speed subheading.
If common alloy steel, not tool steel
Lacks specific tool steel element combinations in U.S. note (e), so falls under general cold-rolled alloy steel flat products.
If width 300-600 mm
Exceeds 300 mm width limit for .30.60, shifting to wider cold-rolled tool steel category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify exact chemical composition at entry to confirm tool steel status per U.S. note (e); mismatches lead to reclassification
• Provide mill test certificates showing cold-rolled state and no further working like polishing or coating
• Avoid rust/discoloration claims as Chapter 72 note denies duty reductions for such damage
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