M2 High-Speed Steel Coiled Rod from China
Hot-rolled bars and rods of M2 high-speed steel, wound irregularly into coils, used primarily for manufacturing cutting tools like drills and end mills. This product falls under HTS 7227.10.00.00 as it is specifically of high-speed steel, a type of alloy tool steel with tungsten, molybdenum, and vanadium exceeding standard tool steel thresholds per chapter note (e). The irregular coil form distinguishes it from straight bars.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
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
• Provide chemical composition certification confirming high-speed steel elements (e.g
• >0.5% C, >5.5% W or Mo per note (e)); Ensure mill test reports verify hot-rolled irregular coil form; Watch for reclassification if further worked like polished or coated