M2 High-Speed Tool Steel Exempt Hot-Drawn Rod from Mexico
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).
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
• CBP may require ruling if borderline high-speed composition
• Include heat analysis showing exclusion of high-speed elements