M2 High-Speed Tool Steel Alternative Coil from Japan
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 — 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
• 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