M2-Equivalent Cold-Rolled Tool Steel from China
Cold-rolled sheet of M2-type tool steel (0.85% C, 4% Cr, 5% Mo), 180 mm width. Fits HTS 7226.92.30: tool steel note (e)(ii)/(v), cold-reduced only, <300 mm wide for cutting tools.
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
• Multi-element tool steels need full note (e) compliance matrix in docs; partial specs insufficient
• Width tolerance ±1 mm critical; border-line measurements trigger CBP measurement
• Avoid 'universal mill plate' misclassification—ensure not 4+ mm thick per note (b)