M2 Tool Steel Hot-Rolled Coil from Germany
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 — Germany → 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
• 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