A2 Tool Steel Square Bar 14mm from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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