D2 Tool Steel Cold-Reduced Strip from China
Cold-reduced strip of D2 tool steel (X153CrMoV12), 1.2 mm thick by 280 mm wide, for shear blades and knives. Fits HTS 7226.92.30.60 as other cold-rolled tool steel flat products under 300 mm width, not further worked. Qualifies as tool steel under note (e)(i) with >1.2% carbon and >10.5% chromium equivalent specs.
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
• Submit detailed alloy analysis proving D2 meets tool steel criteria; CBP often audits high-carbon/high-chrome claims
• Declare exact width/thickness; products near 300 mm risk scrutiny for mismeasurement
• Use proper packaging to prevent surface damage, as no duty allowance for pre-entry rust per Chapter notes