M2 Tool Steel Drill Rod Blank from Mexico
M2 tool steel round bar used as drill rod blanks (not hollow), meeting multiple tool steel criteria. HTS 7228.60.10.60 for non-high-speed tool steel bars despite drill application. Solid cross-section distinguishes from 7228.80.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Clearly mark 'solid drill rod stock' vs hollow to prevent 7228.80 misclassification
• High W/Mo content may trigger high-speed steel questions - have specs ready
• Centerless ground finish often borderline 'further worked' - declare accurately