M42 Cobalt-Bearing High-Speed Steel Wire from Germany
M42 high-speed steel wire alloyed with 8-10% cobalt, 1.5% carbon, and tungsten/molybdenum for heat-resistant cutting applications, in drawn coil form. HTS 7229.90.0500 covers this as high-speed steel wire of other alloy steel types. Ideal for manufacturing cobalt-enhanced drills and reamers.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Cobalt content declaration critical; affects both classification and potential Section 232 tariffs
• Verify no phosphating or coating treatments applied, per 'further worked' note
• Use correct statistical suffix for cobalt-bearing vs standard high-speed steel