CPM 10V Powder Metallurgy Tool Steel Ingot from Japan
CPM 10V tool steel ingot uses powder metallurgy process but remains primary form with high vanadium for wear resistance. Meets tool steel carbon/chromium criteria. HTS 7224.10.0045 applies to such advanced tool steel primaries.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Document powder metallurgy as primary process; provide detailed alloy analysis; beware valuation issues with specialty steels