CPM-M4 Tool Steel Coil Rods from Japan
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 — 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
• 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