M2 High-Speed Tool Steel Exempt Hot-Drawn Rod
Note: While M2 is high-speed, this represents 'other' tool steel qualifying under 7228.30.60; hot-drawn rod for drills. Excludes true high-speed per hierarchy. Meets general tool steel note (e).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If confirmed high-speed steel
M2/M42 etc. with tungsten/cobalt classify in high-speed provision.
If cold-drawn
Cold-drawn tool steel rods go to Chapter 72 cold-worked headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• CBP may require ruling if borderline high-speed composition
• Include heat analysis showing exclusion of high-speed elements
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D2 Tool Steel Hot-Rolled Round Bar
A hot-rolled round bar made from D2 alloy tool steel, containing more than 1.2% carbon and over 10.5% chromium per Chapter 72 note (e). Used for making dies and punches. Classified under HTS 7228.30.60.00 as other hot-rolled bars of tool steel (not high-speed).
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S7 Tool Steel Hot-Rolled Hex Bar
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