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