D2 Tool Steel Hot-Rolled Coil from Mexico
Hot-rolled bars and rods of D2 alloy tool steel (1.5% C, 12% Cr) in irregularly wound coils, not tempered, not surface treated, and not partly manufactured. Classified under HTS 7227.90.10 as other tool steel per U.S. note (e)(i) with >1.2% C and >10.5% Cr. Used for making dies and cutting tools.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Certify exact chemical composition meets U.S. note (e)(i) tool steel definition to avoid reclassification
• Provide mill test certificates showing not tempered/not treated; rust discoloration doesn't reduce duties per chapter note
• Ensure coils weigh under common shipment limits to avoid 7306 classification for structures