A2 Air-Hardening Tool Steel Square Bar from Canada
Square bar of A2 tool steel (1% Cr, 5% Cr variant meeting Note (e)(ii)), used for shear blades and punches. HTS 7228.60.10.60 covers other tool steel bars not high-speed. Square dimension distinguishes from wire rod.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Test reports must specify chromium (1.25-10.5%) and carbon (0.3%+) for Note (e)(ii) compliance
• Mark packages clearly as 'tool steel bars' to prevent CBP confusion with commodity alloy
• Check if hollow - hollow drill rods have separate 7228.80 classification