Hot-Rolled CPM-M4 Tool Steel Sheet 180mm Wide from Japan
Particle metallurgy CPM-M4 high-vanadium tool steel sheet, hot-rolled, 180mm wide x 2mm thick, no further processing. HTS 7226.91.25 applies to this other tool steel (<300mm wide), used for wear-resistant dies and inserts.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Certify meets tool steel via carbon/chromium or other note (e) combinations; PM process doesn't affect classification
• Confirm mill scale present, indicating hot-rolled not further worked state
• Beware of partial rust—no duty reduction allowed per chapter note