M2 High-Speed Tool Steel Billet from China
M2 molybdenum high-speed tool steel rectangular billet, narrow width relative to thickness, for drill bits and end mills. Under HTS 7224.90.0015 for tool steel rectangular semi-finished with specified dimensions. Contains elements meeting multiple tool steel criteria.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 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
• High-speed steels need comprehensive alloy analysis covering all note (e) qualifying elements
• Pack to prevent deformation that could alter cross-section ratios during transit
• Request binding ruling if composition borderline between tool steel/other alloy categories