M2 Tool Steel Cold-Finished Hex Bar from Germany
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 — Germany → 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
• 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