M2 High-Speed Steel Drill Wire from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• 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