Cold-Formed M2 High-Speed Steel Round Bar from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
57.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
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 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