Cold-Formed M2 High-Speed Steel Round Bar from Japan
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 — 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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