CPM-M4 Tool Steel Rectangular Stock from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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 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