M2 High-Speed Steel Drill Wire
Round wire made from M2 high-speed steel, an alloy tool steel containing tungsten, molybdenum, and vanadium exceeding Chapter 72 note (e) thresholds, supplied in coils for manufacturing twist drills. Classified under HTS 7229.90.0500 as wire of other alloy steel specifically of high-speed steel. It meets the compositional requirements for high-speed steel used in cutting tools.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If supplied in straightened lengths over 5mm diameter
Alloy steel bars/rods (not wire) of high-speed steel fall under 7228 if not in coil form.
If alloy steel but not meeting high-speed steel composition
Other alloy steel wire without high-speed tool steel elements goes to residual 7229.90.9090.
If presented as finished tool steel wire product
High-speed steel articles/parts fall under Chapter 72 heading 7222 for tool steel products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide mill test certificates verifying high-speed steel composition per Chapter 72 note (e) to avoid reclassification
• Declare exact diameter and alloy analysis; wire over 1.5mm may shift to rod categories
• Ensure no further surface working like coating, as that triggers different subheadings
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