Atomized Steel Powder for Sintered Brake Pads from Mexico
Water-atomized low-alloy steel powder used in powder metallurgy for automotive brake pad production. Falls under HTS 7205.29.00.00 as 'other' iron/steel powders not meeting high-strength or tool steel definitions. Typical composition: 0.5% C, balance Fe with trace elements.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include particle size distribution (typically 50-150 microns) and apparent density specs,Certify not meeting tool steel criteria per Chapter 72 note (e) to avoid reclassification,Document water/gas atomization method as this affects powder morphology classification