M42 High-Speed Steel Hot-Rolled Sheet from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

10%

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

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