CPM-M4 Tool Steel Coil Rods from Germany
Hot-rolled irregularly wound coils of CPM-M4 powder metallurgy tool steel (1.4% C, 4% Cr, 4% V, 4% Mo), untreated, classified 7227.90.10 as tool steel meeting note (e)(i)/(v). For wear-resistant cutting tools.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• PM grades need detailed certs proving hot-rolled coil form, not sintered finished
• Monitor for 'further worked' coatings; even oil residue may trigger reclass
• Batch test for exact elements; vanadium >1% confirms tool steel status