M2 High-Speed Tool Steel Billet from Japan
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 — 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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