O1 Tool Steel Hot-Rolled Coil

Hot-rolled bars and rods of O1 oil-hardening tool steel in irregularly wound coils, not tempered, treated, or partly manufactured. Classified under HTS 7227.90.1060 as other tool steel (not high-speed) per chapter note (e) definition for alloy steels with specific carbon and chromium content. Used primarily for making tools like punches and dies.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7228.30Lower: 10% vs 35%

If cold-rolled instead of hot-rolled

Cold-rolled tool steel bars/rods shift to heading 7228, changing from hot-rolled coil classification.

7227.90.60Same rate: 35%

If heat-resisting tool steel composition

Tool steels meeting heat-resisting steel note (g) criteria classify under different subheading within 7227.90.

7225.50.60.00Same rate: 35%

If sold as straight lengths, not coils

Hot-rolled bars/rods not in irregularly wound coils fall under 7225 for non-coil forms.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify exact chemical composition matches tool steel note (e) criteria to avoid reclassification as general alloy steel

Provide mill test certificates confirming not tempered or treated; common pitfall is incomplete heat analysis documentation

Declare coil weight accurately as rust discoloration before entry receives no duty allowance per chapter note

Related Products under HTS 7227.90.10.60

D2 Cold-Work Tool Steel Hot Coil

Hot-rolled, irregularly wound coil of D2 high-carbon, high-chromium tool steel rods, not tempered or treated. Fits HTS 7227.90.1060 as other tool steel under note (e)(i) with >1.2% carbon and >10.5% Cr. Commonly used for punches, dies, and knives.

S7 Shock-Resisting Tool Steel Rod Coil

Untreated hot-rolled coils of S7 tool steel bars/rods with molybdenum and specific carbon for shock resistance, per tool steel note (e)(v). HTS 7227.90.1060 for other non-high-speed tool steel in irregular coils. Used in impact tools like chisels.

A2 Air-Hardening Tool Steel Coil

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.

M2 Tool Steel Hot-Rolled Coil Alternative Grade

No, M2 is high-speed - using L6 tool steel coil instead: Hot-rolled L6 nickel-chromium tool steel bars in irregular coils, untempered, meeting note (e)(ii). HTS 7227.90.1060 for other tool steels. For gears and arbors.

W1 Water-Hardening Tool Steel Coil

Plain carbon W1 tool steel hot-rolled rods in irregularly wound coils, not treated, qualifying under tool steel note (e)(iii) with specific carbon/manganese. HTS 7227.90.1060 other category. Basic tooling applications.

H13 Hot-Work Tool Steel Rod Coil

H13 chromium-molybdenum hot-work tool steel in hot-rolled irregular coils, untempered per note (e)(iv) Cr/Mo specs. HTS 7227.90.1060 for other tool steel bars/rods. Die casting and extrusion dies.