M2 High-Speed Tool Steel Alternative Coil from China

No—M2 is high-speed, but for 'other': Hot-rolled H13 tool steel coils (0.4% C, 5% Cr, 1.3% Mo, 1% Si), not treated, qualifying under multiple note (e) clauses for dies. HTS 7227.90.10 for non-high-speed tool steel.

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

Distinguish from high-speed steel; declare specific grade and note (e) clause met

Avoid bundling with finished parts; pure coils only for this untreated subheading

Check yield strength; if meeting high-strength steel note (a), may affect other classifications