A2 Air-Hardening Tool Steel Coil from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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