O1 Cold-Reduced Tool Steel Strip from China
Cold-reduced strip of O1 tool steel (0.9% C, 1% Mn, 1% Cr), 250 mm wide, 0.8 mm thick, in coils, not further worked. HTS 7226.92.30 applies as tool steel per note (e)(iii) with ≥0.85% C and 1-1.8% Mn, width <300 mm.
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 affidavits confirming no heat treatment or coating; CBP scrutinizes for 'further worked' violations
• Verify strip vs. sheet distinction; narrow strips may qualify for lower-duty subheadings if mismeasured