A2 Air-Hardening Tool Steel Coil from China
Irregularly wound hot-rolled coils of A2 tool steel bars/rods, untempered and untreated, meeting tool steel definition via carbon and chromium levels in note (e)(ii). HTS 7227.90.1060 covers other such alloy tool steels not high-speed. Ideal for shear blades and forming tools.
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 tool steel specs; misdeclaration risks 7227.90.6090 general alloy rate
• Ensure 'not partly manufactured' status with photos/docs; surface treatments like polishing reclassify as further worked