PM M4 Powder Metallurgy High-Speed Steel Wire from Mexico
Powder metallurgy M4 high-speed steel wire with uniform carbide distribution, high vanadium content for wear resistance, drawn for broach manufacturing. Classified HTS 7229.90.0500 for high-speed steel wire per compositional notes. Production method doesn't affect base classification.
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 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
• PM grade certification required to distinguish from conventional melted high-speed steel
• Fine wire diameters (<0.5mm) need special packaging declarations
• Avoid rust/discoloration claims per Chapter note prohibiting duty reductions