Chromium Carbide Wear Plates from Mexico
Pre-formed plates consisting primarily of chromium carbide overlay on steel backing for chute liners and conveyor wear parts. The functional chromium carbide layer determines classification under HTS 2849.90.20.00. Not considered finished machinery parts.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14.2%
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
• Document carbide layer thickness vs backing; thick overlays stay in 2849
• Avoid classifying as steel articles; carbide is essential character
• May face Section XV steel safeguard measures regardless