M2 Tool Steel Cold-Finished Hex Bar from China
Cold-finished hexagonal bar of M2 tool steel (meets general tool steel note via C/Cr), 21 mm across flats, for cutting tools. HTS 7228.50.10.80 covers such other tool steel bars cold-formed with max dimension over 18 mm.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Distinguish from high-speed steel; M2 often borderline—provide full analysis
• Use ISPM-15 compliant packaging to prevent rust claims denial
• Declare statistical suffix accurately for hex shape if applicable