M2 High-Speed Steel Round Bar
A cylindrical bar made from M2 high-speed steel, an alloy tool steel with tungsten, molybdenum, and vanadium exceeding the thresholds in note (e) for high-speed applications. Used primarily for manufacturing cutting tools like drills and end mills due to its red-hardness and wear resistance. Classified under HTS 7228.10.00 as bars and rods specifically of high-speed steel.
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If not qualifying as high-speed steel per note (e)
Falls under other alloy steel bars/rods if lacking specific high-speed alloy elements like >10.5% chromium with >1.2% carbon.
If further worked with polishing or coating
Surface treatments like polishing move it from basic bars/rods to 'further worked' alloy steel under chapter note definition.
If of non-alloy steel composition
Non-alloy semi-finished products if it doesn't meet alloy steel criteria, shifting to Chapter 72 heading for simpler steels.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain mill test certificates verifying high-speed steel composition per US note (e) to avoid reclassification as general alloy steel
• Ensure accurate dimensional measurements as 'bars and rods' excludes products meeting wire definitions under general chapter notes
• Declare exact alloy elements to prevent disputes over high-speed qualification; common pitfall is insufficient documentation
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Cru-Wear High-Speed Steel Round Stock
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T1 High-Speed Steel Flat Bar
Flat bar stock of T1 high-speed steel, tungsten-rich alloy per US note (e), designed for high-temperature cutting tools. Delivered in straight lengths without coils, suitable for blanking into lathe tools and broaches. HTS 7228.10.00 covers such high-speed steel bars and rods not further processed.
PM M4 High-Speed Steel Round Rod
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S7 High-Speed Steel Bar Stock
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D2 High-Speed Steel Hexagonal Rod
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