PM A-11 Tool Steel Flat Stock from Canada
PM A-11 alloy tool steel flat stock with high vanadium for wear parts, qualifying under multiple Note (e) criteria. HTS 7228.60.10.60 for PM tool steel bars in flat form. Advanced metallurgy doesn't affect base classification.
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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• PM fine carbide structure - document uniform chemistry throughout cross-section
• Flat stock often precision ground - verify not 'further worked' level
• Very specialized - end-use statements may help prevent generic alloy classification