M2 Tool Steel Milled Round 11.5mm from Japan
M2 molybdenum tool steel (0.85% C, 4% Cr, 5% Mo, 2% V) precision milled round 11.5mm for shear blades. Although high-speed capable, classified as tool steel under 7228.50.10.20 when not meeting high-speed steel specs.
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
• Document why M2 doesn't meet high-speed steel criteria
• Milled surface geometry specs essential
• Avoid generic 'high-speed' labeling on commercial invoice