A2 Tool Steel Hot-Rolled Coil Stock from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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