Cold-Formed M2 High-Speed Steel Round Bar
A cold-formed round bar made from M2 high-speed steel, with a maximum cross-sectional dimension of 15 mm, used primarily for manufacturing cutting tools like drills and end mills. It falls under HTS 7228.10.00.30 as it is a cold-formed bar of high-speed steel (containing tungsten, molybdenum, and vanadium exceeding tool steel thresholds) under 18 mm. This classification reflects its alloy composition and forming process per Chapter 72 notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If hot-rolled instead of cold-formed
Hot-rolled high-speed steel bars fall under 7228.50, as forming method determines subheading within high-speed steel bars and rods.
If not qualifying as high-speed steel but still alloy steel
Alloy steel bars not meeting high-speed steel element thresholds (e.g., lacking sufficient tungsten/molybdenum) classify under other alloy steel headings.
If supplied as angles, shapes, or sections rather than bars/rods
Alloy steel angles, shapes, and sections have separate headings from bars and rods, based on product geometry.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide mill test certificates confirming high-speed steel composition (e.g
• >5.5% tungsten) to avoid reclassification; ensure accurate measurement of cross-sectional dimension under 18 mm; declare cold-forming process explicitly to distinguish from hot-rolled bars
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