O1 Tool Steel Hot-Rolled Coil Rods from China
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 — 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
• 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