Hot-Rolled CPM-M4 Tool Steel Plate 450mm Wide from Mexico
CPM-M4 powder metallurgy tool steel plate, hot-rolled finish, 450mm width for high-wear tooling. Qualifies under 7226.91.15 as tool steel with specified high alloy content, not further worked than hot-rolled.
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 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
• PM tool steels still qualify if meeting chemical specs; require detailed analysis certificates
• Verify thickness <3mm doesn't trigger high-strength steel note (a) misclassification
• Rust/discoloration from shipping doesn't affect classification per Chapter note