M2 High-Speed Tool Steel Alternative Coil from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
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