M42 High-Speed Steel Hot-Rolled Sheet from China

M42 cobalt-bearing high-speed steel hot-rolled sheet, 650 mm width, 2.8 mm thickness, supplied flat not in coils for end mill production. Fits HTS 7225.40.5110 as high-speed tool steel flat-rolled product, hot-rolled only, exceeding 600 mm width and under 4.75 mm thick.

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

Cobalt content verification essential; M42 requires documentation distinguishing from standard M2 steel

Import in protective packaging to prevent surface rust; no duty allowance per Chapter rules