Tool Steel Flat Stock D2 from Japan
Cold-rolled flat stock of D2 high-carbon high-chromium tool steel (1.5% C, 12% Cr), 500 mm width, 2 mm thick. Falls under 7226.99.0180 as other alloy steel flat-rolled product, width <600 mm, not tool steel per U.S. note 1(e). Ideal for blanking dies.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Chemical analysis required to confirm not meeting tool steel definition in U.S. note 1(e)
• Ensure product is in straight lengths, not coils (coils go to 7226.19)
• Label as 'not heat-treated' if applicable to avoid principal use determinations