A2 Air-Hardening Tool Steel Square Bar from China
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 — 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
• 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