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
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
• 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