PM M4 High-Speed Steel Round Rod from Mexico
Powder metallurgy M4 high-speed steel rod with vanadium-carbide structure for abrasive machining, qualifying under note (e). Provided in precision ground but not further worked form for die making. HTS 7228.10.00 applies to such high-speed steel rod stock.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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 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
• Include PM process certification as it affects microstructure but not basic HTS heading
• Verify no cladding or coating applied, per 'further worked' note exclusion
• Label precisely to avoid confusion with chipper knife steel note (f)