M2 Tool Steel Cold-Finished Bar (Non-High-Speed) from Japan
M2 tool steel variant formulated without excess tungsten, cold-finished bar meeting standard tool steel note (e). For form tools, classified in 7228.50.10 excluding high-speed types.
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 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
• Explicitly note 'not high-speed' in entry docs with analysis excluding W/Mo thresholds
• Monitor for chipper knife steel misclass if Cr/Mo/V match note (f)
• Thickness under 3mm? Confirm not high-strength steel per note (a)