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