A2 Tool Steel Hot-Rolled Coil Stock from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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