M2 Tool Steel Alternative Hot Coil from China
Hot-rolled coils of M2 intermediate tool steel (0.85% C, 4% Cr, 5% W, 5% Mo, no Co), for milling cutters. HTS 7227.90.20 as other (non-high-speed) tool steel meeting multiple note (e) criteria.
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 by cobalt absence (<8% typically); document fully
• Mill certificates must list all note (e) elements explicitly
• Check coil irregularity; uniform spools may reclassify