A2 Tool Steel Coil Stock

Irregularly wound hot-rolled coils of A2 air-hardening tool steel (1% C, 5% Cr), not tempered, not chemically treated, and not partly manufactured. Fits 7227.90.10 under tool steel note (e)(ii) with ≥0.3% C and 1.25-10.5% Cr. Used for shear blades and forming tools.

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%

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Alternative Classifications

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7228.50.10Same rate: 35%

If partly manufactured (e.g., rough machined)

Partly manufactured tool steel coils go to 7228.50, excluding simple hot-rolling.

7207.20.00Same rate: 35%

If under 0.23% C semi-finished

Low-carbon alloy steel coils without tool steel specs classify as semi-finished in 7207.

7227.90Same rate: 35%

If chipper knife steel

Chipper knife steel matching note (f) specific composition uses dedicated subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit certified composition reports matching note (e)(ii); CBP may test for chromium content

Declare as 'other tool steel' explicitly; misdeclaration as generic alloy risks 7227.90.6090

Document hot-rolled condition only—no HEA/HSLA additives that could shift to high-strength steel notes