A2 Tool Steel Extruded Square Bar from China

Extruded square bar from A2 air-hardening tool steel (1% Cr, 0.3-1.25% C per note (e)(ii)). Used for shear blades. Fits HTS 7228.30.60.00 as extruded tool steel bar, not further worked.

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

Confirm extrusion process documentation; hot-rolled may change statistical suffix

Ensure no chemical treatments counting as 'further worked' per chapter note

Batch certificates must specify tool steel grade and exclude high-speed alloys