T1 Tungsten High-Speed Steel Wire from Germany
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 — Germany → 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
• 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