A2 Tool Steel Square Bar 14mm from China
Cold-drawn square bar from A2 air-hardening tool steel (1% C, 5% Cr), max cross-section 14mm, used for shear blades and punches. HTS 7228.50.10.40 applies to this cold-finished tool steel (note e(ii)), under 18mm, other than high-speed.
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
• Declare as 'cold-drawn' or 'cold-finished' explicitly; hot-rolled bars go to different headings
• Test for exact alloy content—borderline tool steel often audited against chapter note specs
• Store uncoated to maintain 'not further worked' status; rust doesn't allow duty reduction per note