High-Carbon 0.60% Steel Slabs for Spring Wire from Mexico
Rectangular semifinished steel slabs containing 0.60% carbon, with width at least four times thickness, used to produce spring wire rod. Falls under HTS 7207.20.00.45 for ≥0.25% carbon nonalloy steel semifinished products meeting exact dimensional and form criteria. No alloying elements beyond base iron-carbon composition.
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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Segregate high-carbon billets from low-carbon during storage/transport to prevent mix-up errors
• Certify absence of 'further worked' treatments like phosphatizing per Chapter note definitions
• For high-volume imports, consider binding ruling on consistent product specs to avoid exam delays