M2 High-Speed Tool Steel Billet

M2 high-speed tool steel billet contains 0.5%+ carbon and 5.5%+ tungsten per note (e)(vi), in primary form for remelting into cutting tools. Essential for drills, end mills, and broaches. HTS 7224.10.0045 specifically for tool steel primary products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7224.90.00Same rate: 35%

If lacking required tungsten content

Without note (e)(vi) minimums, classified as other alloy steel primary forms.

7228.30Lower: 10% vs 35%

If rolled into bars rather than primary

Processing beyond primary form into hot-rolled bars moves to heading 7228.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Require supplier tungsten/carbon certification; declare as primary (not semi-finished); watch for AD/CVD on certain high-speed steel origins

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