A2 Tool Steel Extruded Square Bar from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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