T1 Tungsten High-Speed Steel Wire from Mexico
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 — 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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