T1 Tungsten High-Speed Steel Wire from China

T1 grade high-speed steel wire with high tungsten content (18% min) and carbon exceeding 0.7%, drawn to precise diameters for end mill production. Falls under HTS 7229.90.0500 as other alloy steel wire specifically of high-speed steel per U.S. note definitions. Used primarily for high-performance cutting tool fabrication.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Chemical analysis certificates mandatory to prove high-speed steel status vs tool steel

Coiled form required; straightened wire may classify as rod under 7228

Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain high-speed steel from specific countries