M2 Tool Steel Hot-Rolled Coil from China

M2 high-speed tool steel coil (0.85% C, 6% W, 5% Mo), 4.8 mm thick, 1400 mm wide, for drill bits and end mills. HTS 7225.30.11.80 for other hot-rolled tool steel coils ≥4.75 mm, via note (e)(vi) tungsten content.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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

Import Tips

Require tungsten ≥5.5% certification; high-speed steels scrutinized at entry

Thickness tolerance tight—below 4.75 mm reclassifies to thinner tool steel subheading

No duty reduction for rust per chapter note; inspect coils condition pre-shipment