CPM-M4 Tool Steel Round Bar from Japan
Particle metallurgy CPM-M4 tool steel round bar for wear-resistant dies, classified as tool steel per multiple Note (e) criteria (C, Cr, Mo). HTS 7228.60.10.60 for other tool steel bars not high-speed. PM process doesn't change classification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• PM grades need same tool steel chem cert as conventional - specify Note (e) criteria met
• Avoid surface rust claims - Chapter note denies duty allowance for pre-entry rust
• Declare exact diameter for statistical breakout in .10.60 suffix