M2-Equivalent Cold-Rolled Tool Steel from Japan
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 — 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
• 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)