CPM-M4 Tool Steel Cold-Finished Bar

Particle metallurgy CPM-M4 tool steel bar, cold-finished, with elevated carbon/chromium qualifying under note (e)(i). For wear-resistant tools, classified as non-high-speed tool steel in 7228.50.10.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7228.30Lower: 10% vs 35%

If contains high-speed elements like tungsten

High-speed steel definition excludes it from standard tool steel heading.

7225.50.60Same rate: 35%

If hot-rolled

Pre-cold-work hot-rolled tool steel falls under 7225.

8483.10.50Same rate: 35%

If imported as finished tooling knives/inserts

Further manufactured into tools shifts to Chapter 84 machinery parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specialty PM steels need detailed process certification to prove tool steel status

Check for any phosphatizing treatment disqualifying cold-finished status

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