M42 Cobalt High-Speed Steel Hot Coil from Germany
M42 high-speed steel with cobalt addition, hot-rolled coils 650mm wide by 4mm thick, for end mills and broaches. HTS 7225.30.51.10 applies as high-speed tool steel meeting Chapter 72 compositional standards for superior red-hardness. Not further worked beyond hot-rolling.
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
• Cobalt content documentation essential; declare exact alloy percentages
• Inspect for any surface treatments that would constitute 'further worked'