T1 High-Speed Steel Cold-Reduced Plate from Mexico
Cold-reduced T1 tungsten-type high-speed steel plate, flat-rolled over 600 mm wide, for drill bit production. Falls under HTS 7225.50.11.10 as 'other alloy steel' cold-rolled tool steel specifically of high-speed steel, distinguished by 18% tungsten and high carbon content. Meets US note definitions for tool steel (vi).
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
• Certify exact chemical analysis matching high-speed steel specs to avoid reclassification; Document cold-reduction process (no hot-rolling post-steps); Inspect for any coating/polishing which triggers 'further worked' higher duties