CPM-M4 Tool Steel Hot Coil from Japan
Hot-rolled irregularly wound coils of CPM-M4 powder metallurgy tool steel (1.4% C, 4% Cr, 4% V, 5.5% W), for wear-resistant dies. HTS 7227.90.20 as other tool steel per note (e)(vi): ≥0.5% C, ≥5.5% W.
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
• Provide tungsten assay ≥5.5% certification to qualify under note (e)(vi)
• Note powder metallurgy process doesn't affect classification if hot-rolled form
• Bundle with end-use statements for tooling to preempt challenges