O1 Tool Steel Hot-Rolled Coil Rods from Canada
Hot-rolled rods in irregularly wound coils of O1 oil-hardening tool steel (0.9% C, 1% Mn, 1% Cr), untreated and not partly manufactured. Meets HTS 7227.90.10 as tool steel per note (e)(iii) with ≥0.85% C and 1-1.8% Mn. Ideal for blades and punches.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Label shipments clearly as 'not tempered, not treated' with heat analysis to confirm tool steel specs
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as carbon steel; verify alloy elements exceed note (e) criteria
• Use proper coil packaging to prevent damage claims disallowed for pre-entry rust per chapter note