A2 Tool Steel Coil Stock from China
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.
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 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