CPM-M4 Tool Steel Hot-Rolled Bar
CPM-M4 tool steel hot-rolled bar, a powder metallurgy tool steel with high chromium and carbon content. Used for wear-resistant parts and cutting tools. Classified under tariff item 7228.30.00 as a hot-rolled tool steel bar not further worked.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the bar is forged
Forged bars are classified separately from hot-rolled bars.
If the bar is further worked beyond hot-rolling
Further working such as machining or polishing moves the product to a different subheading.
If the steel is high-speed steel
High-speed steel bars are classified under a specific subheading within heading 7228.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the bar is in the as-hot-rolled condition with no further working such as grinding or heat treatment
• Keep documentation showing the steel meets the definition of tool steel under Chapter 72 note 1(e)
• Check if the product qualifies for duty-free entry under a trade agreement with the country of origin
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