A2 Tool Steel Hot-Rolled Coil Stock from China
Irregularly wound hot-rolled coils of A2 air-hardening tool steel (1% carbon, 5.25% chromium), used for shear blades and punches. HTS 7227.90.20 applies as other tool steel under note (e)(ii): ≥0.3% C and 1.25-<10.5% Cr.
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
• Include heat analysis certificate proving Cr content (5.25%) within note (e)(ii) range
• Avoid surface treatments like phosphatizing, as 'further worked' per chapter note moves to 7228/7229
• Declare exact diameter/cross-section; non-circular may shift to other subheadings