M2 Tool Steel Hot-Rolled Coil from Mexico
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 — 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 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
• 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