CPM-M4 Tool Steel Rectangular Stock

CPM-M4 powder metallurgy tool steel in rectangular semi-finished stock, width <4x thickness, for wear-resistant parts. HTS 7224.90.0015 covers such rectangular tool steel primary forms. High alloy content exceeds tool steel minimums.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

7226.91.15Same rate: 35%

If silicon-manganese max

Tool steel angles/shapes with specific silicon electrical steel limits classify in 7226.

7218.91.00Same rate: 35%

If stainless semi-finished

Stainless tool steel semi-finished products (not meeting tool steel notes) go to 7218.

7224.90.00Same rate: 35%

If of razor blade steel

Specific thin stainless tool steel for razor blades per note (d) has dedicated subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

PM tool steels require detailed production process documentation alongside chemistry

Consistent cross-section critical—variations can trigger different width/thickness subheadings

Label clearly as semi-finished to distinguish from any potential finished bar confusion

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S7 Tool Steel Rectangular Billet

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H13 Tool Steel Square Semi-Finished

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